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| Educational Research | 1 |
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| Language Ability | 1 |
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| Perceptual Development | 1 |
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| Journal of Social Psychology | 1 |
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| Kershner, John R. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKershner, John R. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1972
A study comparing Chicano and Anglo children in spatial and language abilities showed that Chicanos were better in spatial ability and poorer in language comprehension. The findings were interpretated as demonstrating ethnic group differences in information processing strategies and the polarity of verbal and spatial skills in some children. (JB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cultural Background, Educational Research, Ethnic Groups
