Adult Cognitive Development: A New Look at Piagetian Theory.

Long, Huey B.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1980

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Adult Cognitive Development: A New Look at Piagetian Theory.

Long, Huey B.; And Others

Journal of Research and Development in Education, v13 n3 p11-20 Spr 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, Divergent Thinking, Logical Thinking, Maturity (Individuals), Older Adults

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Language: English

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