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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-3667
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Psychological Versus Generic Critical Thinking as Predictors and Outcome Measures in a Large Undergraduate Human Development Course
Williams, Robert L.; Oliver, Renee; Stockdale, Susan
Journal of General Education, v53 n1 p37-58 2004
This study examines the differential status of psychological critical thinking and generic critical thinking as predictors of test performance and as outcome measures in a large human development course. Psychological critical thinking proved to be the better predictor of test performance and more responsive to instructional procedures in the course. (Includes an appendix.)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Psychology, College Students, Scores, Tests, Measures (Individuals), Prediction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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