Correlates of curiosity and exploratory behavior in preschool disadvantaged children

Author(s): Minuchn, Patricia;
Date Issued: 1971
Publisher(s): Society for Research in Child Development
Description: A study of a pilot project with the objectives of developing measures of curiosity and exploratory behavior appropriate for disadvantaged preschool children, as well as the relationship between curiosity and other aspects of functioning; a sample population of 18 four year-old African-American children in Head Start programs were assessed
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Funder(s): United States. Office of Economic Opportunity
Journal Title: Child Development
Volume Number: 42
Issue Number: 3
Page Range: 939-950
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Characteristics > Socioeconomic Status

Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Behavior/Social & Emotional Development/Socialization

Research & Evaluation Methods > Measures
Country: United States
ISSN: 0009-3920 Paper
1467-8624 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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