Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2003):

Self-regulatory behaviors in children with Down syndrome and typically developing children measured using the Goodman Lock Box.

Full Abstract

Self-regulation has been identified as an area of difficulty for those with mental retardation. The Goodman Lock Box provides measures of two critical aspects of self-regulation-planfulness and maintenance of goal-directed behavior. In this study, the Lock Box performance of 25 children with Down syndrome was compared with that of 43 typically developing children, matched for mental age (24-36 months). Children in both groups showed similar levels of competence, planfulness and distractibility. However, children with Down syndrome displayed more task-avoidant behavior. Some issues related to the measurements obtained from the Lock Box are raised.

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Author information

Author/s: Gilmore, Linda (L); Cuskelly, Monica (M); Hayes, Alan (A);

Affiliation: School of Learning and Professional Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Qld 4059, Australia. l.gilmore@qut.edu.au

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Research in developmental disabilities (Res Dev Disabil), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2003 Mar-Apr; vol 24 (issue 2) : pp 95-108

Dates: Created 2003/03/07; Completed 2003/06/18; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 12623080, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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Child Behavior Child, Preschool Down Syndrome - psychology Female Goals

Humans Male Neuropsychological Tests Self Psychology Task Performance and Analysis

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