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Lewis, Michael; Goldberg, Susan – 1968
Twenty infants, 12 weeks of age, were subjects in an experiment to test the effects of maternal behavior on their perceptual-cognitive development. Each mother and child were observed in a controlled naturalistic setting, every 10 seconds their various behaviors were recorded, and then the mother was interviewed. During an experimental session the…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Development, Infant Behavior
Keefer, Constance H.; And Others – 1977
This paper describes a cross cultural study of face to face interactions between American and Gusii mothers and their infants. Observations of the Gusii people of Western Kenya suggest that the direct expression of intense affect is de-emphasized through an avoidance of direct face to face interactions. The present study investigated (1) how and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Rating Scales, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Gordon, Ira J. – 1974
The focus of the study reported here is on two issues: whether the two most elaborate systems of natural observation, that is, those developed by Escalona and Watts could be applied to mother-child interaction recorded in a teaching situation; and whether there are relationships between maternal-child behavior so observed, and a more extended…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Cognitive Development, Individual Development, Individual Differences
Strain, Barbara; Vietze, Peter – DARCEE Papers and Reports, 1974
The purpose of the observational system presented here is to record the behavioral interactions between infant and mother, focusing on the sequential and contextual features of the social communication patterns accessible through direct home observation of mothers and their 3- to 4-month-old infants. The present system of continuous data recording…
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Behavior Patterns, Infant Behavior, Infants
Rebelsky, Freda – 1969
This study investigated the response behavior of nine infants, aged 13-15 weeks, to a recurrent pattern of visual and verbal stimuli presented by their own mothers and by female strangers. The infants were presented with the following 2-minute sequence (repeated 3 times): (1) one-half minute of an unknown female leaning over the crib with a…
Descriptors: Auditory Discrimination, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Infant Behavior
Hellmuth, Jerome, Ed. – 1967
This book contains a collection of papers that focus on normal infant development, particularly from the standpoint of learning. Written by leading experts from a member of disciplines, these papers deal with topics such as: the examination and observation of infants, including neurological, neuropsychological, and neurobehavioral aspects;…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Animal Behavior, Child Development, Cognitive Development
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Odom, Samuel L.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1988
Developmental intervention programs for infants with handicaps and their parents generally focus on preventing eventual developmental delays; changing the infants' behavior, development, or relationships with caregivers; or changing the family system. For each intervention purpose, exemplary programs are described. Issues related to efficacy and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Development, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Programs
Lally, J. Ronald; Griffin, Abbey; Fenichel, Emily; Segal, Marilyn; Szanton, Eleanor; Weissbourd, Bernice – 1995
Noting that high quality group care for infants and toddlers can enrich children's early experience and provide critical support to their families, this guide is designed to help caregivers and other interested parties in early care and education recognize and communicate the skills and knowledge needed to offer nurturing group care that supports…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Child Health, Child Safety
Acredolo, Linda; Goodwyn, Susan – 2000
Recent research points to the inborn abilities of infants and shows how early experiences influence cognitive skills. This book presents activities for parents and their infants--building on activities babies instinctively love--to develop their unique abilities. The book is organized around six intellectual skills: (1) problem solving; (2)…
Descriptors: Brain, Cognitive Development, Creativity, Early Experience
Miller, Karen – 1999
This book for caregivers and parents provides over 300 activities based on the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds. The book describes key developmental stages to assist caregivers in identifying developmentally appropriate activities. Following an introductory chapter, the book is organized by developmental domains. Each…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development
Kroenke, Lillian DeVault, Ed. – Infants and Toddlers, 1998
This document is comprised of the first four issues of a journal published quarterly for parents of children in Montessori infant and toddler programs. Regular features include "Ask Ginny," an advice column; information on recent research; and reports on conferences. The Spring 1997 issue contains articles on the history of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
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Sameroff, Arnold J.; And Others – Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 1978
Discusses the structure, reliability, stability, validity and usefulness of the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) and the results of factor and regression analyses of data collected using the NBAS. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Child Development, Conceptual Schemes, Factor Analysis, Infant Behavior
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Cole, Jean Gardner – Infants and Young Children, 1996
The identification of clusters of behavior that are commonly seen in infants with prenatal drug exposure is discussed, as are intervention techniques that have been successful in hospital and home programs. Reading behavioral cues, modifying the environment, and providing support for the infant's attempts at self-regulation are suggested.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Clinical Diagnosis, Cocaine, Congenital Impairments
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Brazelton, T. Berry – Child Development, 1990
Presents an account of the development and use of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS). Discusses ways in which NBAS has increased understanding of development in the newborn, of states of consciousness in the infant, of prediction in development, and of a clinician's opportunities to share information with parents. (BC)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Feedback, Infant Behavior
Ogura, Tamiko – 1987
The development of and relationship between early language, symbolic play, sensorimotor skills, and social development were examined in a longitudinal study conducted in Japan with two young autistic males who were observed from the approximate ages of 2 to 4 years in clinic, day care, and home settings. One child acquired speech; the other did…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Autism, Case Studies, Echolalia
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