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Twelve Ss in each of Grades K, 2, 4, and 6 rated the likability of 22 common trait adjectives. The mean ratings and standard deviations are given for each trait. Analysis of variance indicated that only 2 of the 22 traits showed significant differences across grade levels. The data indicated that the evaluative meaning for this set of traits was remarkably stable, and that the conventional meaning of common trait words is achieved at an early age.
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Hendrick, C., Hoving, K.L. & Franz, C.M. Children’ s likableness ratings of 22 trait adjectives. Bull. Psychon. Soc. 4, 91–92 (1974). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03334205
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03334205