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Peer reviewedWaldrop, M. Mitchell – Science, 1987
Explores the central thesis of cognitive science that the mind is an information processor. Discusses the study of reading as an opportunity to gain insight into how that processor works. Provides several examples that illustrate some of the relationships between eye movement, short-term memory, and long-term memory. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, College Science, Eye Fixations
Peer reviewedde Jocas, Yves – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Decisions assume some level of interdependency between knowledge and know-how, these being distinct realities. Knowledge refers to the understanding one has of a phenomenon while know-how refers to one's capability of actions on a phenomenon. Information can be related to decision only by transforming data which is held in a semiotic memory into…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills
Peer reviewedRoth, Wolff-Michael – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Examines the relationship of the amount of available short-term memory with the complexity of tasks the subjects mastered. Presents some hints for a better design of instruction. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Information Processing, Instructional Design
