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Peer reviewedCollings, J. N. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1985
An increase in the cognitive restructuring aspect of field-independence was found to be associated with an increase in formal operational thought in 11- to 12-year-olds who were given materials designed to achieve this result. Materials used (including computer programs) are described in an appendix. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Restructuring, Elementary Education
