The Effects of Chronological and Mental Age on Spontaneous Alternation Behavior in Preschool Children.

Kolesar, Michael J.; Black, Kathryn Norcross

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ141760

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1976

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

The Effects of Chronological and Mental Age on Spontaneous Alternation Behavior in Preschool Children

Kolesar, Michael J.; Black, Kathryn Norcross

Journal of Genetic Psychology, 128, 1, 147-148, Mar 76

This study provided data showing that with increase in age there is an increase in spontaneous alternation behavior in preschool children. Mental age rather than chronological age is indicated as a more meaningful predictor of a child's tendency to seek out and approach varying stimulation. (GO)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Preschool Education, Reinforcement, Stimuli

Publication Type: N/A

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: N/A

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A