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The purpose of this paper is to present a working definition of negativism, a reconstruction of its development in the first year of life, and a review of empirical and theoretical literature. New issues concerning the origins and nature of negativism are raised in the light of recent findings concerning attachment, autonomy and temperament. Special attention is paid to the development of ‘No’ and symbolic negation. Suggestions for research are offered.
Charles Wenar (Wed,) studied this question.