Using analogies to teach conceptual applications of developmental theories

Journal of Constructivist Psychology

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 187-213

  Mayo, Joseph A ^a  

^a GORDON COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 0035644838     PISSN: 10720537     EISSN: 15210650     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10720530126292     Document Type: Article

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