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Peer reviewedKalish, Charles W. – Cognitive Development, 1996
Examines preschoolers' understanding of non-observable causal mechanism in causes of illness. Three studies were conducted using subjects from university child care centers. Subjects average five years of age. Results indicated that preschoolers recognize that appearances may be deceiving when it comes to judging causes of illness. Discusses…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Diseases, Perception, Perceptual Development
Peer reviewedFireman, Gary – Cognitive Development, 1996
Distinguishes the values of quantitative increments and qualitative shifts with regard to problem solving. Subjects were 136 children ranging from 6 through 8 years and were presented with the standard 3-disc problem to resolve in 3 minutes. Results indicated that qualitative shifts in children's representation of problem space are a crucial…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Critical Thinking, Metropolitan Areas
