Observational Learning of Conservation: Its Independence from Social Influence.

Robert, Michele

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ERIC Number: EJ279167

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Publication Date: 1983-Feb

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Observational Learning of Conservation: Its Independence from Social Influence.

Robert, Michele

British Journal of Psychology, v74 n1 p1-10 Feb 1983

Assessed the authenticity of conservation attainment through an observational learning paradigm. First grade children (N=60) were exposed to either a peer or adult model who was either present or absent during a series of tasks. No correlation was found between social influence and observational acquisition of conservation. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Conservation (Concept), Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Observational Learning, Primary Education, Role Models, Social Influences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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