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ERIC Number: EJ355891
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Resolution of a Developmental Paradox: How can Perceived Internality Increase, Decrease, and Remain the Same Across Middle Childhood?
Skinner, Ellen A.; Chapman, Michael
Developmental Psychology, v23 n1 p44-48 Jan 1987
The hypothesis that differences in definitions of perceived internality in Piagetian and locus of control viewpoints account for paradoxical findings was tested empirically using two independent samples of children. Results suggest that perceived internality depends on the aspects of means-ends beliefs on which one focuses.
Descriptors: Age Differences, Children, Cognitive Development, Definitions, Locus of Control, Paradox, Piagetian Theory, Research Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Perceived Internality