Cognitive Development and the "One Foundation" Controversy.

Harrison, W. David; Atherton, Charles R.

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ERIC Number: EJ413521

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Publication Date: 1990

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Cognitive Development and the "One Foundation" Controversy.

Harrison, W. David; Atherton, Charles R.

Journal of Social Work Education, v26 n1 p87-95 Win 1990

This study compared the cognitive development of 272 students in 7 graduate and 9 undergraduate social work programs. Students beginning their social work study at the graduate level scored significantly higher than students beginning social work study at the undergraduate level in their ability to see situations in more mature and complex ways. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Questionnaires, Required Courses, Social Sciences, Social Work, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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