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Are Children Any More Logical Than Monkeys on the Five-Term Series Problem?

Authors :
Chalmers, Margaret
McGonigle, Brendan
Source :
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. Apr 1984 37(2):355-377.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Compares the logical abilities of six-year-old children with those of squirrel monkeys by using the five-term transitivity problem. Both binary and triadic versions of the tests were administered in both verbal and nonverbal modes. Children showed response profiles very similar to those of monkeys in all the conditions used. (Author/CI)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
37
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ301759
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles