Assessment of Mastery Behavior at 30 Months: Analysis of Task-Directed Activities.

Messer, David J.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Assessment of Mastery Behavior at 30 Months: Analysis of Task-Directed Activities.

Messer, David J.

Developmental Psychology, v23 n6 p771-81 Nov 1987

Examines the relations of levels of task engagement to investigation and visual attention in data from 30-month-old children. Finds significant correlations between task and other mastery behavior. Postulates task engagement as valid assessment of mastery behavior. Suggests the motivation for young children's play is acquisition and mastery of information. (SKC)

Descriptors: Attention, Developmental Tasks, Mastery Learning, Play, Toddlers, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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