ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1931, the study reported in this book was undertaken as part of the research programme of the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene. It represents a systematic inquiry into the social and emotional behaviour of pre-school children as observed from day to day in a nursery school. The study extended over a period of three years, and it concerned children between the ages of two and five years who were in attendance at the McGill University Nursery School and child laboratory. It can now be read and enjoyed in its historical context.

part I

Approach to the Problem

chapter I|9 pages

Introduction

chapter II|16 pages

The Preliminary Experiment

chapter III|8 pages

The Revision of the Scales

part II|54 pages

Social Development

chapter IV|7 pages

The Social Development Scale

chapter V|23 pages

Social Relations with Children

chapter VI|16 pages

Social Relations with Adults

chapter VII|7 pages

Summary of Pre-School Social Development

part III|124 pages

Emotional Development

chapter VIII|15 pages

The Emotional Development Scale

chapter IX|15 pages

Distress and Tears

chapter X|21 pages

Fear and Anger

chapter XI|15 pages

Delight and Affection

chapter XII|15 pages

Excitement and Enuresis

chapter XIII|17 pages

Mannerisms and Speech Anomalies

chapter XIV|11 pages

Summary of Pre-School Emotional Development

chapter XV|14 pages

A Genetic Theory of the Emotions

part IV|56 pages

Application of the Scales

chapter XVII|11 pages

A Pre-School Character Rating Chart

chapter XVIII|22 pages

Individual Studies

chapter XIX|6 pages

Conclusion