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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2009 Dec 11.
Published in final edited form as: Dev Psychol. 1998 Sep;34(5):982–995. doi: 10.1037//0012-1649.34.5.982

Table 1.

Overview of Predictor Measures

Construct Data set and items
Temperamental resistance to control
BLS and CDP
 Persist in playing with objects when told to leave them alone;
 Continue to go someplace even when told “stop,” “come here,” “no-no”;
 Upset when removed from something she or he is interested in but should not be getting into;
 How much cuddle and snuggle when held (scaled from a lot to very little, seldom snuggles).
Observed maternal restrictive control
BLS
 Molecular code factor composites
  Management (13 months; prohibit/scold/warn, take away object, restrain baby);
  Negative Control (24 months; prohibit, scold, repeat prohibition, physical punishment, remove or restrain child, remove object).
 Observer ratings composites
  HOME Avoidance of Restriction and Punishment (13 months; lack of hostility. punishment, physical restraint directed toward child by mother);
  Post-Observation Questionnaire Mother Non-Punitive (24 months; infrequent scold or punish, mild punishment).
CDP
 Restrictive control events (5 years; child acts immaturely or irresponsibly, which is followed by mother negative control (e.g., prohibit, demand, yell, warn, criticize/scold/shame).

Note. BLS = Bloomington Longitudinal Study; CDP = Child Development Project; HOME = Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment.