SCHAFFER, H. RUDOLPH, and CROOK, CHARLES K. Maternal Control Techniques in a Directed Play Situation. CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 1979, 50, 989-996. This paper presents an analysis of the control techniques adopted by the mothers of 15and 24-month-old children during an 8-min laboratory play situation. Mothers were requested to take an active role in the interaction by ensuring that the child played with the full range of toys available. The analysis focuses on the nature of maternal controls as observed under such conditions and on the manner
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