The Origins of Young Children's Perceived Control: Mother Contingent and Sensitive Behavior.

Skinner, Ellen A.

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ERIC Number: EJ344354

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Origins of Young Children's Perceived Control: Mother Contingent and Sensitive Behavior.

Skinner, Ellen A.

International Journal of Behavioral Development, v9 n3 p359-82 Sep 1986

Investigates the belief that caregivers' sensitive and contingent behavior is closely related to children's perceived control by analyzing the interactions between mothers and their 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-year-old children during a problem-solving task. (HOD)

Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Behavioral Science Research, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Perceptual Development, Problem Solving, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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