Effects of Age and Ability on Syllogistic Reasoning in Early Adolescence.

Keating, Daniel P.; Caramazza, Alfonso

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Publication Date: 1975

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Effects of Age and Ability on Syllogistic Reasoning in Early Adolescence

Keating, Daniel P.; Caramazza, Alfonso

Developmental Psychology, 11, 6, 837-842, Nov 75

This study assessed the influence of age and ability on linear syllogistic reasoning in early adolescence by presenting bright and average 11- and 13-year-olds with 64, 3-term series problems. Results showed a dramatic effect on performance due to ability. Age effect was only marginally significant. (JMB)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Age Differences, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Intermediate Grades, Logical Thinking

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