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Date of Award

5-1982

Culminating Project Type

Thesis

Department

Child and Family Studies

College

School of Education

First Advisor

Jack Mayala

Second Advisor

Deanna Lamb

Abstract

This study represented an attempt to examine any relationships between type A and B behavior patterns and fantasy predisposition levels in young children. Subjects were 17 female and 16 male, 4-5 year olds, enrolled in day care facilities located in the suburban area of a large midwestern city. Subjects were predominantly Caucasian and from the lower-middle and middle socioeconomic classes. The MYTH checklists, measuring type A and B behavior patterns, were completed by the children's teachers. The IPP interviews, measuring fantasy predisposition levels, were completed on a one-to-one basis by the researcher. Results indicated significant inverse relationships for the entire sample, females only, and males only. Thus, type A behavior patterns were related to low fantasy predisposition levels and type B behavior patterns were related to high fantasy predisposition levels.

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