title: Adolescent substance users: problem-solving abilities.
abstract: Cognitive ability and cognitive egocentrism were examined as predictors of problem-solving ability in adolescent substance users in a vocational training program. Problem-solving outcome variables were significantly predicted by two cognitive ability measures, as well as by measures of cognitive independence and egocentrism in thinking. Extent of substance use did not affect cognitive ability, cognitive egocentrism, or problem-solving ability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078-0250.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Frank
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: McNeil
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003071:Cognition / Q000187:drug effects*; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D004532:Ego; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011340:Problem Solving; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders