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Pfeiffer, Raymond S. – Educational Theory, 1979
A scientific definition of the meaning of human creative thought is pursued. (JD)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Processes, Creativity, Imagination

Phillips, D. C. – Educational Theory, 1978
A comparison is made between the experienced scientist and the young child in their reasoning processes and methods of reaching logical conclusions. (JD)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Logical Thinking

Katz, M. S. – Educational Theory, 1976
Two models for teaching people to think, the Deweyan problem-solving model and the traditional discipline-oriented model, are described and evaluated. (GW)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Processes, Educational Methods, Inquiry