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An Exploratory Study of the Need for Cognition in Children and Adolescents

Porter, Kristen M.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1290134272

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2010, Master of Education, University of Toledo, Educational Psychology.
In this exploratory study, the Need for Cognition was investigated in children and adolescents in relation to their metacognition, argumentation, problem-solving, and epistemological beliefs. This study also looked at gene-environment correlations, cognitive development, motivation, and grade achievement influences on Need for Cognition. Furthermore, it looked at how paying close attention to individuals’ Need for Cognition can foster a classroom of critical thinkers. If the students are actively engaging in thinking and enjoying the learning process, the culture of the classroom can be greatly enhanced. It can also enhance the achievement of grades for the class. Eight participants in 4th- 11th grade were interviewed using Cacioppo, Petty, and Kao’s (1984) Need for Cognition Scale. Little research has been done with children and adolescents on their Need for Cognition. The desire to better understand why Need for Cognition is important in the classroom for educators as well as children and adolescents is discussed.
Florian C. Feucht, PhD (Committee Chair)
Lisa Pescara-Kovach, PhD (Committee Member)
Denise L. Winsor, PhD (Committee Member)
Cognitive Psychology; Educational Psychology; Psychology
Need for Cognition; metacognition; educational implications; grade achievement; cognitive development; argumentation

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  • Porter, K. M. (2010). An Exploratory Study of the Need for Cognition in Children and Adolescents [Master's thesis, University of Toledo]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1290134272

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Porter, Kristen. An Exploratory Study of the Need for Cognition in Children and Adolescents. 2010. University of Toledo, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1290134272.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Porter, Kristen. "An Exploratory Study of the Need for Cognition in Children and Adolescents." Master's thesis, University of Toledo, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1290134272

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