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Access Type

Open Access

Document Type

thesis

Degree Program

Psychology

Degree Name

Thesis (M.S.)

Year Degree Awarded

1981

Abstract

The study of continuity of individual differences in social development presents serious methodological problems. One formidable problem has been the lack of adequate assessments of individual differences. Without reliable and valid assessments, it is not possible to discriminate methodological failure from lack of continuity.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7275/624r-qj81

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