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Out of Sorts? Some Remedies for Theories of Object Concepts: A Reply to Rhemtulla and Xu (2007)
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Blok, Sergey V.; Newman, George E.; Rips, Lance J. – Psychological Review, 2007
Responds to comments made by Rhemtulla and Xu on the current authors' original paper Concepts of individual objects (e.g., a favorite chair or pet) include knowledge that allows people to identify these objects, sometimes after long stretches of time. In an earlier article, the authors set out experimental findings and mathematical modeling to…
Descriptors: Identification, Evaluative Thinking, Classification, Concept Formation
A Longitudinal Approach to Building Theory for Studying Socialization.
McCord, Joan – 1985
Theories of socialization have developed independently of established facts against which to measure their adequacy. Studies showing low levels of skin conductance and slow latency of response among criminals have supported a bio-social theory that criminals inherit neurological systems that impede reduction of fear and interfere with learning.…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Attribution Theory, Cognitive Style, Criminals
Perceptions. Commentary on and Reprint of "The Pervasive, Persuasive Power of Perceptions," by Neil A. Johnson, originally published in 1985.
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Worth, Walter H. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1994
A former editor of this journal, 1985-88, selects an outstanding article from his tenure that addresses the pervasive influence of perceptions on educational practice and research. The article selected examines the influence of perceptions on behavior, accuracy of perceptions, capacity of individuals to express perceptions, perception processes,…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Cultural Influences, Data Interpretation, Educational Practices