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Peer reviewedFurlong, Peter R. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1993
This study surveyed personal factors influencing reasoning of 61 adult citizens about federal budget deficit solutions. Reasoners were motivated to present a strong argument for their answers and generally did not offer counterargument unless prompted to do so. Education level was not significantly related to quality of argument. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adults, Budgets, Economics, Educational Attainment
