Sample A: Cover Page of Thesis, Project, or Dissertation Proposal

to another‘s emotional display (usually when another is distressed).
Item 3 The child displays helping behavior toward another child (also coded as
either solicited, unsolicited, or in conjunction with Item 2.
Item 4 c Taking turns: The child plays with a toy or participates in an activity and
then allows another to do the same (e.g., plays a computer game while
another child watches and then switches roles with the child). A clear
beginning and end of each child‘s turn during an activity must be
observed.
Item 5 c Cooperating: The child jointly works with a peer or group of peers to
achieve a common goal.
Item 6 The child shares toys or other materials (e.g., crayon, pencil, play dough,
etc.). The sharing should be more overt than children utilizing the same
materials during parallel play.
Item 7 c Seeking help: The child appropriately asks a peer or teacher for assistance
when struggling to achieve a goal (e.g., reaching something from a tall
shelf). The child must be observed to assess a problem situation or execute
a plan in an attempt to solve a problem.
Item 8 c Initiating and maintaining conversation: The child engages another in a
conversation and guides continued conversation with the same individual
(e.g., asks questions, comments to elicit a response from the other).
Item 9 c Saying "no": The child appropriately declines another's request or
suggestion.
Unusual behavior
Item 1 The child displays a bizarre behavior.
Item 2 The child displays mannerisms, stereotypes, or ―quirky gestures.‖
Item 3 The child displays ritualistic or repetitive behaviors.
Item 4 The child engages in no social interaction continuously for 3 minutes or
more.
Item 5 The child displays unprovoked physical interpersonal aggression with no
preceding provocation by the victim.
Item 6 The child displays hazing, teasing, or another verbal or nonverbal
provocation, threat, or manipulation (i.e., relational aggression).
a Positive Reactions to Frustration and Conflict items
b Negative Reactions to Frustration and Conflict items
c Additions to Empathy and Prosocial Behaviors category
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