Cooperative Peer Interaction versus Individual Competition and Individualistic Efforts: Effects on the Acquisition of Cognitive Reasoning Strategies.

Skon, Linda; And Others

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Publication Date: 1981-Feb

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Cooperative Peer Interaction versus Individual Competition and Individualistic Efforts: Effects on the Acquisition of Cognitive Reasoning Strategies.

Skon, Linda; And Others

Journal of Educational Psychology, v73 n1 p83-92 Feb 1981

The relative effects of cooperative, competitive, and individualistic goal structures were compared on achievement and the acquisition of high-level cognitive reasoning strategies. Results indicate that cooperative interaction, promoted higher achievement and the discovery of superior cognitive reasoning strategies. (Author/GK)

Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Classification, Cognitive Development, Competition, Cooperation, Goal Orientation, Grade 1, Group Dynamics, Independent Study, Language Acquisition, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Concepts, Peer Relationship, Primary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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