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ERIC Number: EJ121268
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1975
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Determinants and Consequences of Children's Questions
Ross, Hildy S.; Balzer, Rita H.
Child Development, 46, 2, 536-539, Jun 75
Children from grades 1, 3, and 5 were exposed (in pairs) to a series of slides accompanied by descriptive statements, and invited to ask questions. Questions were answered for 1 subject in each pair. A clear reinforcing effect of providing answers to children's questions was found. (Author/CS)
Descriptors: Curiosity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Pictorial Stimuli, Questioning Techniques, Reinforcement
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