Self-perceived competence among preschool children in relation to teacher-perceived competence

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 358-369

  Madigan, Amy L ^a   Winsler, Adam ^a   Maradiaga, Jose A ^a   Grubba, Jennifer ^a  

^a GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0036977851     PISSN: 07342829     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/073428290202000404     Document Type: Article

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