This experiment investigated performance on a reasoning task in which the subjects had to say which of four half-hidden cards they needed to see fully in order to determine the truth or falsity of a conditional sentence. (Authors)

Two experiments are reported on the effect of negation on reasoning with conditional rules. (Author)

Aimed at teaching kids how to recognize metaphors. (Author)

An experimental study of children's confusion between if" and if and only if" statements when phrased in different language and used in different contexts (grades 4, 6, 8, and 10). (MM)

Concept labeling and use of complex solutions is facilitated by instructions to verbalize concurrently with initial stimulus presentation. Older subjects who delay verbalization until after task completion are less effective in using relevant stimulus dimensions for solution and more closely approximate the performance of younger concurrent…

A slightly revised version of a paper presented at Central States Speech Association Conference (Chicago, April 11, 1970). (Editor/RD)

It appears that, although the cognitive functioning of many alcoholics remains impaired even after drinking has stopped, considerable recovery can occur. New findings now suggest the possibility of reducing cognitive dysfunction and enhancing alcoholism treatment outcomes. (CMG)

Discusses research focused on characteristics of children's TV commercials, the relationship between commercials and children's learning and reasoning, and effects of commercials on children's language, attitudes, and beliefs. (Author/RH)