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Publication Date: 1984
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Attention and Curiosity in Museums.
Koran, John J., Jr.; And Others
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v21 n4 p357-63 Apr 1984
Determined whether natural history museum visitors (N=234) were attracted to hands-on exhibits or to identical "no-touch" exhibits. Results indicate that a significant number of visitors preferred the manipulatable settings and that children preferred to engage in hands-on experiences more than adults. Additional findings are reported and discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attention, Curiosity, Exhibits, Museums, Science Education, Sex Differences
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Language: English
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