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Direct linkChen, Edward H.; Bailey, Drew H. – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 2021
We performed a meta-analysis of dual-task experiments to assess the robustness of the effects of conducting working memory secondary tasks on arithmetic performance. Four hundred effect sizes from 21 studies from 1,049 participants were analyzed across a variety of specifications. Results revealed that increases in working memory load resulted in…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Arithmetic, Mathematics Skills, Task Analysis
Montrul, Silvina – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2009
The fundamental difference hypothesis (FDH), as formulated by Bley-Vroman (1990), claims that SLA tends to be nonconvergent because domain-specific linguistic mechanisms available in early childhood cannot be used for language learning in adulthood: Instead, second language (L2) learners deploy domain-general problem solving skills. I claim that…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Children, Bilingualism, Linguistic Theory
Peer reviewedClum, George A.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Suggests secondary parasuicide prevention is the most viable path for future research. Aggressive case findings and primary prevention approaches have failed to reduce suicide attempt rates. A secondary prevention model, based on factors predictive of parasuicide, was developed. Stress reduction and cognitive restructuring were primary goals of…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Cognitive Development, Prediction
Download full textHeathers, Glen; And Others – 1977
This guide is intended to introduce educators to the kinds of instructional changes necessary to provide students with adequate preparation for the changing world of the future. The guide is made up of three units divided into eight independent modules that can be used in individual study, workshops, university courses, and so on. These modules…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Change Strategies, Decision Making Skills, Educational Change
Peer reviewedTumblin, Anita; Gholson, Barry – Psychological Bulletin, 1981
Examines five general issues related to research on children's use of hypotheses during problem solving: (1) types of hypotheses and how they are detected, (2) the acquisition of hypotheses through cognitive or conditioning mechanisms, (3) learning, sampling assumptions, and rule-guided behavior, (4) feedback variables, and (5) subject variables.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Children, Cognitive Ability
Peer reviewedFeldhusen, John F.; Kennedy, Dorothy M. – Roeper Review, 1988
Several trends and directions are identified for preparation of gifted and talented youth for leadership roles in a rapidly changing society: experience in predicting, planning, and extrapolating; explicit leadership training; development of thinking skills; experience in problem finding and problem solving; and study of major concepts, themes,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Trends, Gifted, Leadership Responsibility
Masland, Andrew T. – 1982
The importance of myth and ritual in understanding the use of computer simulators in higher education is considered. Myths are commonly held beliefs that maintain social solidarity and reduce ambiguity; rituals serve a similar function, but they involve actions in addition to words. Examples of common myths and rituals are used to illustrate the…
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Administration, College Planning, Computer Oriented Programs
