J. Brosig-Koch
Exploring the capability to reason backwards: An experimental study with children, adolescents, and young adults
Brosig-Koch, J.; Heinrich, T.; Helbach, C.
Authors
T. Heinrich
C. Helbach
Abstract
This is the first study investigating the development of the capability to reason backwards in children, adolescents, and young adults aged 6 to 23 under controlled laboratory conditions. The experimental design employs a modified version of the race game. As in the original game, subjects need to apply backward analysis in order to solve the games. We find that subjects’ capability to reason backwards improves with age, but that this process systematically differs across genders. Our repetition of the games indicates that differences exist also in learning between age groups and across genders.
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Brosig-Koch, J., Heinrich, T., & Helbach, C. (2015). Exploring the capability to reason backwards: An experimental study with children, adolescents, and young adults. European Economic Review, 74, 286-302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroecorev.2014.12.003
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Dec 8, 2014 |
Online Publication Date | Dec 24, 2014 |
Publication Date | Feb 1, 2015 |
Deposit Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
Journal | European Economic Review |
Print ISSN | 0014-2921 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 74 |
Pages | 286-302 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroecorev.2014.12.003 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1379004 |
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