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ERIC Number: EJ168297
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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Initiating Play Activity of Children: The Moderating Influence of Verbal Cues on Intrinsic Motivation
Swann, Jr., William B.; Pittman, Thane S.
Child Development, 48, 3, 1128-1132, Sep 77
Two experiments contrasted the effects of several methods of initiating the play activity of elementary school children on children's willingness to persist in an initially interesting activity. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Play, Positive Reinforcement, Research
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