Common logical errors in English and Chinese |
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| Authors: | R Zepp J Monin C L Lei |
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| Institution: | (1) University of East Asia, P.O. Box 3001, Macau |
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| Abstract: | A test of logic using implicational and disjunctive sentences was given in English to first-language English speakers, in Chinese to first-language Chinese speakers, and in English to Chinese students in an English language university. No differences in overall performance were found on the  if...then sentences. Differences among groups on or sentences were not attributable to Whorfian differences in logical thinking. It was deemed likely that poor command of English, or perhaps low confidence in English, led to slightly lower scores among the bilingual group. |
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