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On the Economy of the Human-Processing System.
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Navon, David; Gopher, Daniel – Psychological Review, 1979
An approach to human performance based on economic concepts is described; the human system employs utility considerations to determine allocation of its limited resources. The efficiency of those resources in performance depends on parameters characterizing the task and the performer. Models and interpretations of dual task performance are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Economic Factors, Input Output Analysis, Mathematical Models
Economic Perspectives on Treatment of Child Language Disorders.
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Waters, Teresa M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1998
Discusses issues that arise when conducting costs analyses for child language-disorder treatments. Clinicians are urged to recognize the importance of cost-effectiveness studies to maintain control over the integrity of the studies and ensure that responsible decisions are made regarding the development and use of treatments and technologies.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Children, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates
An Economic View of the Acquisition of Reasoning Skills: Agenda for Research in the Information Age.
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Brown, Byron W.; Saks, Daniel H. – Review of Educational Research, 1984
An economic viewpoint is applied to four educational issues in the acquisition of reasoning skills: (1) defining reasoning; (2) methods for producing and developing reasoning skills in the classroom; (3) how the economy allocates and values reasoning skills; and (4) future economic needs for reasoning skills. (BS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Decision Making, Economic Factors, Economics