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Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C. – European Journal of Science Education, 1980
Three task context factors that form obstacles to generalizing logical reasoning strategies for adolescents are discussed. The relationship between these obstacle factors and Piagetian theory is explored. Findings suggest that it is possible to make some predictions about how and when logical mechanisms will be generalized to new situations.…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
