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Abstract Reasoning

Scope Note: 
Process of reaching conclusions through the use of symbols or generalizations rather than on concrete factual information
Category: Learning and Perception
Broader Terms
Cognitive Processes
Narrower Terms
Generalization
Use this term instead of
Abstraction Levels (1968 1980)
Intellectualization (1970 1980)
Related Terms
Comprehension
Concept Formation
Formal Operations
Language Processing
Logical Thinking
Thinking Skills
Added to ERIC: 7/1/1966