Magical Thinking in Formal Operational Adults.
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| Title: | Magical Thinking in Formal Operational Adults. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lesser, R., Paisner, M. |
| Source: | Human Development. Mar-Apr 1985 28(2):57-70. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 1985 |
| Intended Audience: | Researchers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Adults, Beliefs, Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis, Emotional Experience, Females, Logical Thinking, Religious Cultural Groups |
| Abstract: | Female adult members of a spiritual community denying the existence of chance were matched by age and educational level with adult female nonmembers. Level of development of logical operations and causal belief systems were assessed. Findings indicate that personally charged, magical concepts of causality can develop into maturity and exist simultaneously with logic. (Author/RH) |
| Entry Date: | 1985 |
| Accession Number: | EJ318803 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Female adult members of a spiritual community denying the existence of chance were matched by age and educational level with adult female nonmembers. Level of development of logical operations and causal belief systems were assessed. Findings indicate that personally charged, magical concepts of causality can develop into maturity and exist simultaneously with logic. (Author/RH) |
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