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Peer reviewedLong, Huey B.; And Others – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1980
The cognition theories of Piaget as they apply to adults are examined in the light of new theories about the characteristics of formal reasoning abilities and their acquisition over a long life span. (JD)
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Convergent Thinking
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
