Efficiency of Collaborative Computer Problem Solving by the Students of Adolescence and Youth: The Contribution of Social Intelligence

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">The present study is focused on the measurement of development higher mental actions analysis and planning as main components theoretical thinking by younger adolescences in individual collaborative game problem solving conditions. The previously elaborated computer system “PL-modified” was used. Social emotional intelligence well gender factor were additionally controlled. 189 middle-school students from 5-6th grades participated this study. results showed that efficiency a action conditions (in comparison with game) no matter which additional Furthermore, whole sample divided two groups criterion level social those participants who played each pair. Thus, group 1 included players equal whereas 2 presented gamers different levels intelligence. pairs form outperformed their efficiency. Another independent result concerns significant impact performance boys. are discussed terms prospects usage ‘PL-modified’ diagnostic tool for young adolescents cognitive abilities. </span></p>