Abstract

Patterns of agonistic behavior in preschool children were examined in order to compare samesex and opposite-sex interactions. Observational reports were supplemented with videotape analysis to provide details concerning three separate measures of agonistic behavior: threats, attacks, and displacements. Significant differences were found in attacks, displacements, and in combined scores for the three measures. Two different explanations are offered: One explanation concerns the socialization of “sex-appropriate” behavior, and the other focuses on the development of dominance relationships in young children.

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