A reinterpretation of the Barker, Dembo, and Lewin study of frustration and regression.

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Title:	A reinterpretation of the Barker, Dembo, and Lewin study of frustration and regression.
Authors:	Davis, John M., DAVIS, J M (AUTHOR)
Source:	Child Development. Dec1958, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p503-506. 4p.
Subjects:	Developmental psychology, Research, Teenager physiology, Psychology, Hypothesis, Persons
Abstract:	Barker, Dembo and Lewin (BDL) classic study of frustration and regression has been widely discussed in psychological literature. Researchers have reinterpreted the experiment and have come to conclusions which differ from that of the original authors. In the present paper further analysis of the data will be presented in an attempt to evaluate the two interpretations. BDL feel that psychological development can be characterized by structural changes in the life space such that there is increased differentiation of the person into subsystems and a change of organization of the person.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	Barker, Dembo and Lewin (BDL) classic study of frustration and regression has been widely discussed in psychological literature. Researchers have reinterpreted the experiment and have come to conclusions which differ from that of the original authors. In the present paper further analysis of the data will be presented in an attempt to evaluate the two interpretations. BDL feel that psychological development can be characterized by structural changes in the life space such that there is increased differentiation of the person into subsystems and a change of organization of the person.
ISSN:	00093920
DOI:	10.2307/1126365