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Zahn-Waxler, Mcknew, Cummings, Davenport, and R Yarrow
Zahn-Waxler, Mcknew, Cummings, Davenport, and R Yarrow
The room in which the observations are conducted, preferably a living room-
kitchenette area, should contain a standard set a toys (for example, rocking horse,
ball, pull toy, toy telephone). The following conditions should be established
(adapted from Zahn-waxler et al..1984. p. 237):
1. A novel environment Initialy. The children play in the novel room, whit the
mothers watching. (5 minutes)
2. A background climate of affection and sharing. Two female adults enter the
adjoining kitchen. They great the mother and children and then cooperate
with each other in a warm and friendly fashion while getting coffee for the
mother and juice for the children and straightening the kitchen. (5 minutes)
6. A reconciliation. The adult return. Great each other with affection, and
apologize for their behavior. (2 minutes)
8. Separation from the mother. The referred child’s own mother is called from
the room as well.(1 minute)
9. Reunion with the mother. Both mother return to the room. (4 minutes)
b. Child shares either objects or self (e.g., invites other to join in particular
play activities)