Process Analyses of the Behavior of Very Young Children in Delay Tasks.

Vaughn, Brian E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ347781

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Publication Date: 1986

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Process Analyses of the Behavior of Very Young Children in Delay Tasks.

Vaughn, Brian E.; And Others

Developmental Psychology, v22 n6 p752-58 Nov 1986

Presents two studies that describe behavior of very young children in tasks requiring self-control. Behavior of 27 two-year-olds completing a task was observed and coded in Study 1 using a 10-category coding system. In the second study, 82 children 24 to 36 months old were observed in three delay tasks. Significant effects were found for age and task type. (Author/DR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Delay of Gratification, Developmental Psychology, Self Control, Toddlers, Young Children

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Language: English

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