Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the relation between intelligence and behavior in school children. Behavior in this study is considered from the viewpoint of the teacher and throughout this discussion refers to those forms of responses conducive or non-conducive to desirable schoolroom procedure. The shy, timid, withdrawing types of behavior were not considered in this study. In most cases the personality traits or characteristics considered in selecting the problem children may be classified as the attacking types of behavior, such as lying, stealing, cheating, whispering, fighting, bullying, impudence, defiance of authority, truancy, or disobedience. The well-adjusted children were selected on the basis of personality traits such as honesty, obedience, punctuality, reliability, trustworthiness, preparation of assignments, active participation in class work, congeniality, politeness, leadership, and so forth.

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