Temperament and Schooling: Meaning of „Goodness of Fit”?
New Directions for Child and Adolescent DevelopmentPublished 1 March 1986
Barbara K. Keogh
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The fit between temperament and behavior demands in the classroom may influence cognitive and social performance in children with special educational needs.
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The fit between temperament and behavior demands in the classroom may influence cognitive and social performance.
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