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Bengston, John K.; Cohen, Stuart J. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1979
The assumptions underlying the classfication rule-learning description of concept acquisition are critically examined. An alternative characterization of what it means to have a primacy hypothesis and Gibson's position that knowledge of the world is a product of direct perception are discusssed. (Author/RD)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Learning Experience
Anderson, R. H.; And Others – 1979
This selective bibliography of recent publications by Rand researchers in the Information Processing Systems research program includes only those papers concerned with the broad range of topics in cognitive science. These topics include the modeling of complex human behavior, the construction of intelligent computer systems, and the representation…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Artificial Intelligence, Behavior, Cognitive Processes
Kaplan, Martin F.; And Others – 1976
The application of information integration concepts to judicial, political and moral judgments is discussed. The authors describe how the information integration theory can provide a unitary treatment of judgement on both conception and quantitative levels. The decision-making processes involved in the courtroom setting, political choice, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Court Litigation, Decision Making
Martin, David S. – 1990
An extensive bibliography on teaching thinking skills is presented. This bibliography incorporates from an earlier one (1989) the available relevant references in the field of cognitive education as well as new references that have appeared since early 1989. This field of cognitive education is expanding at such a rapid rate that no bibliography…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Bibliographies, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Trabasso, Tom – 1980
This report contains brief descriptions of 37 published and unpublished works and ongoing studies produced by a project designed to investigate the ways in which both children and adults comprehend and remember connected discourse. Among the topics of the published works, which include articles, book chapters, and a book, are the following: story…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
Voelker, Alan M. – 1973
This paper reviews and analyzes research in science education which focused on science concepts and science concept learning. Studies reviewed are grouped into eight categories: (1) cognitive development, (2) factors influencing concept formation, (3) level of concept attainment, (4) methodological effects, (5) methodological comparisons, (6)…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
Leinhardt, Gaea; And Others – 1990
The theme of the material contained in this annotated resource list is the relationship between teaching and learning mathematics in the specific content area of graphing functions. The list contains 30 articles, papers, and unpublished manuscripts written from 1979 through 1989. The articles treat various aspects of concept formation,…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
Thompson, Mark E. – 1977
This paper examines some basic principles of learning theory that have been developed within the discipline of psychology. A brief resume of the psychologist's efforts to analyze the phenomenon of learning within a scientific setting is presented as well as attempts to apply this research to a practical situation (e.g. the classroom). More…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Discovery Processes, Educational Psychology
Linn, Marcia L. – 1978
The National Instititute of Education sponsored a conference on the future of research in adolescent reasoning. This report reflects this conference discussion, which focused on: (1) the theoretical basis for research programs in the area of adolescent reasoning; (2) research programs likely to be effective in gathering information relevant to…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1982
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 21 titles deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) creativity as a mediating variable in inferential reading comprehension; (2) teacher questioning and student response interaction during portions of reading…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Annotated Bibliographies, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
Stern, Carolyn – 1968
This bibliography, made up of approximately 350 entries concerned with many aspects of problem solving and concept formation in young children, has been designed for use by people primarily involved in experimental research in these areas of child development. Entries include experimental journal articles, conference papers, unpublished research…
Descriptors: Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Research and Development Center for Cognitive Learning. – 1973
This annotated bibliography lists publications of the Wisconsin Cognitive Learning program components, materials printed for the various curriculum projects, materials sold through the center document service, and materials published for the completed projects. Within each component or project grouping, the research publications are alphabetically…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
ERIC Clearinghouse on Early Childhood Education, Champaign, IL. – 1977
This selective bibliography cites recent ERIC documents and journal articles focusing on Piagetian theory, research and practice. Entries include title, author and descriptors. Also included are an abstract and ordering information for each ERIC document and an annotation and journal citation for each journal article. Entries are drawn from…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Annotated Bibliographies, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Ekstrand, L. H. – 1977
Research pertinent to the adaptation of immigrant children is reviewed in a cross-cultural perspective. The report focuses on research that has yielded empirical data, although a number of other papers of basic importance have been included in the review. The first chapter discusses definitions and implications of various types of cross-cultural…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Bilingualism, Child Development
Thonis, Eleanor – 1977
A review of available research supports the observation that the young child who lives and grows in the midst of dual language opportunities may enjoy benefits of mental flexibility or may suffer burdens of mental confusion. Further research must explore the language-thought relationship, consider the effects of dual language learning on cognitive…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Child Language