Animistic Thought in Children: Understanding of "Living" Across its Associated Attributes.

Looft, William R.

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Animistic Thought in Children: Understanding of "Living" Across its Associated Attributes

Looft, William R.

Journal of Genetic Psychology, 124, 235-240, Jun 74

Investigated the thought patterns of children classified as "nonanimistic." It was found that the subjects did not fully grasp the implications of the life concept as certain life-related concepts were more accurately generalized than others. (DP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary School Students, Learning Processes

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