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ERIC Number: EJ385390
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Adult Support and the Exploratory Behavior of Children with Learning Disabilities.
Martin, Carol E.; Henderson, Bruce B.
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v22 n1 p67-68 Jan 1989
Low- and moderate-exploratory children (mean age 6.9 years) with learning disabilities engaged in exploratory behavior independently and with an adult who communicated support in one of two nonintrusive ways. Consistent with a developmental motivation perspective, the children showed higher levels of exploration under both kinds of supportive conditions. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Elementary Education, Exploratory Behavior, Learning Disabilities, Motivation, Personality Traits, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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