Evaluative Verbalization and Delay Maintenance Behavior in Children.

Toner, Ignatius J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ222203

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-Oct

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Evaluative Verbalization and Delay Maintenance Behavior in Children.

Toner, Ignatius J.; And Others

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, v28 n2 p205-10 Oct 1979

Examines the influence of verbalization on children's tendencies to postpone immediate gratification in terms of increased delayed reward. Subjects were 46 preschoolers ranging in age from 36 to 72 months. (MP)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Delay of Gratification, Mediation Theory, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Rewards, Self Control, Verbal Ability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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