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Erwin, Joan E.; Hunter, John J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1984
Tested patients (N=80) in an alcoholic rehabilitation program for field dependence with the Embedded Figures Test and for logical reasoning with two Piagetian tasks: the pendulum and the plant problem. Results suggested that cognitive factors play a more important role in alcoholics' response to treatment than has been recognized. (LLL)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Alcoholism, Cognitive Style, Dropout Characteristics
Thomas, Ruth G. – 1982
The Managing Independent Living Program provides instruction in reasoning skills to analyze career and life planning, housing, and consumer needs of persons in transition. Although the program was implemented and tested with adult female offenders, it is readily adaptable to both institutionalized and noninstitutionalized persons and for secondary…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Career Development, Cooperative Programs, Correctional Rehabilitation