Open AccessCognitive Development, Integrative Complexity, and Logical Consistency of Personal Constructs
Author(s) -
William Chambers,
Luciene Parsley
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
psychology and human development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2537-950X
DOI - 10.2224/sbp.6389
Subject(s) - consistency (knowledge bases) , cognition , cognitive complexity , psychology , logical reasoning , cognitive development , cognitive psychology , computer science , cognitive science , artificial intelligence , mathematics education , neuroscience
The integrative complexity and logical consistency of personal constructs were examined in groups of children with mean ages of 8.5, 13.1, and 16.1 years. Consistent with Piaget's theory, the 13- and 16-year-olds were similar and demonstrated greater integrative complexity and logical consistency than the 8-year-olds did. Our results support the predicted relationships among formal operations, integrative complexity, and logical consistency.