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In Search of a Theory of Adult Cognitive Development.

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Long, Huey B. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1980

A review is presented of major theories on the characteristics of adult cognition. The roles of social and cultural backgrounds, education, mental ability, and experience as they pertain to cognition are discussed. (JD)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style

Cognitive Developmental Level and Syntactic Maturity.

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Prater, Doris L.; Mayo, Nolie B. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1984

Results of a study on 10th-grade students to assess the effect of cognitive development stages upon writing showed that cognitive level is related to syntactic maturity across modes of composition. Research data and methodology are presented. (DF)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Educational Research, Grade 10