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A Simple Syllogism-Solving Test: Empirical Findings and Implications for "g" Research
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Shikishima, Chizuru; Yamagata, Shinji; Hiraishi, Kai; Sugimoto, Yutaro; Murayama, Kou; Ando, Juko – Intelligence, 2011
It has been reported that the ability to solve syllogisms is highly "g"-loaded. In the present study, using a self-administered shortened version of a syllogism-solving test, the "BAROCO Short," we examined whether robust findings generated by previous research regarding IQ scores were also applicable to "BAROCO…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Asians, Twins, Logical Thinking
The Effects of Level of Processing on Long-Term Recognition Memory in Retarded and Nonretarded Persons.
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Woodley-Zanthos, Pamela – Intelligence, 1993
Two experiments compared recognition memory of 85 nonretarded and 85 mildly mentally retarded adolescents immediately and 1 week after presentation of word stimuli of semantic incidental, nonsemantic incidental, or intentional orienting instructions. Results suggest similar processing in mildly retarded and nonretarded persons, with longer…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Intelligence
Tic-Tac-Toe Performance as a Function of Maturational Level of Retarded Adolescents and Nonretarded Children
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Spitz, Herman H.; Winters, Emilia A. – Intelligence, 1977
Available from: Ablex Publishing Corporation, 355 Chestnut Street, Norwood, New Jersey 07648. Two groups (36 Ss) of educable and trainable mentally retarded adolescents in an institution were compared with two groups (38 Ss) of nonretarded children (ages 8-9 years old) on a modified tic-tac-toe game for foresight in logical problem solving. (MH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research