ERIC Number: EJ301834
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1984
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Research in Review: Extending Humaneness from Animals to People: A Look at the Transference Theory.
DeRosa, Bill
Humane Education, v8 n2 p25 Jun 1984
Transference theory suggests attitudes toward animals are transferable or will generalize to humans. Discusses to what extent teachers should rely on the theory when formulating a rationale for humane education programs. Research and teacher comments casting doubt on the validity of theory are considered. (BC)
Descriptors: Altruism, Animals, Attitude Change, Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Empathy, Program Development, Theories, Validity
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers
Language: English
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