Evaluative factors in social problem solving by aggressive boys

Components of social problem solving (problem definition, generation and prioritization of solutions, and generation and evaluation of consequences) were assessed in high aggressive and low aggressive boys from grades 2-3 and 5-6. Findings were discussed in terms of early patterns of cognitive media...

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Published in:Journal of abnormal child psychology 1989-06, Vol.17 (Jun 89), p.277-289
Main Authors: Guerra, N G, Slaby, R G
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aggressive young boys
Problem solving
Social problems
Young boys
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Summary:Components of social problem solving (problem definition, generation and prioritization of solutions, and generation and evaluation of consequences) were assessed in high aggressive and low aggressive boys from grades 2-3 and 5-6. Findings were discussed in terms of early patterns of cognitive mediation that differentiate high aggressive children from their low aggressive peers. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0091-0627