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Peer reviewedSternberg, Robert J. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1982
The author argues for an expanded notion of intellectual giftedness which would take into account a person's ability to deal with nonentrenched (unusual or strange) tasks and concepts. This conception of intelligence is seen to be closer to that of creativity. Measurement problems are cited. (CL)
Descriptors: Convergent Thinking, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Gifted
Sternberg, Robert J.; And Others – 1978
A progress report of work done in formulating a theory of deductive reasoning is given. Models for the three main kinds of syllogisms that have been investigated by students of human reasoning (categorical, conditional, and linear) have been formulated and tested. The theory and data for each of the three kinds of syllogisms is summarized. Some…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adults, Convergent Thinking, Deduction
