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Direct linkHiris, Eric; Krebeck, Aurore; Edmonds, Jennifer; Stout, Alexandra – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 2005
In separate studies, observers viewed upright biological motion, inverted biological motion, or arbitrary motion created from systematically randomizing the positions of point-light dots. Results showed that observers (a) could learn to detect the presence of arbitrary motion, (b) could not learn to discriminate the coherence of arbitrary motion,…
Descriptors: Experimental Psychology, Kinesthetic Perception, Cognitive Processes, Biomechanics
Download full textShirley, Linda J. – 1996
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (1983) suggests that human cognitive competence is best described as a set of abilities, talents, or mental skills. All human beings possess each of these intelligences to some extent, but individuals differ in the levels of development and nature of their combination. The seven intelligences…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Intelligence, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewedShimoff, Eliot – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Outlines a simple classroom demonstration that illustrates Piagetian conservation. Piagetian conservation refers to the illusion of an increase in mass by changing an object's form. This demonstration, done by forming an ellipse with an extension cord, shows that college students are as susceptible to this effect as are young children. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, College Students, Compensation (Concept)
