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Who Gives a Criterion Shift? A Uniquely Individualistic Cognitive Trait
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Layher, Evan; Dixit, Anjali; Miller, Michael B. – Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 2020
Individuals should "strategically" shift decision criteria when there are disproportionate likelihoods or consequences for falsely identifying versus missing target items. Despite being explicitly aware of the advantages for criterion shifting, people on "average" do not shift extremely, leading many theories to conclude that…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Individual Differences
An Investigation of Vocabulary Size, Metacognition, and Individual Differences in L2 Listening Comprehension
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George Fredrik Smith – ProQuest LLC, 2020
Research suggests that proficient second language (L2) learners are able to leverage their metacognitive knowledge and apply strategies that improve their listening comprehension. However, it remains unclear whether strategy use is directly related to listening success, or whether it is moderated by vocabulary knowledge and/or other individual…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Listening Comprehension, Vocabulary, Metacognition
E?ffects of English Language Proficiency on the Choice of Language Learning Strategies by Saudi English-Major Undergraduates
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Javid, Choudhary Z.; Al-thubaiti, Turki S.; Uthman, Awwadh – English Language Teaching, 2013
It is reported that language learning is a creative and dynamic process and the learners are active partners in this process. This trend in language teaching motivated the researchers to investigate the learners' individual differences and the identification of language learning strategies (LLS) has become a major area of interest in this regard…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Majors (Students)
An Information Processing Approach to Performance Assessment: II. An Investigation of Encoding and Retrieval Processes in Memory. Technical Report No. 2, November 16, 1977 through November 30, 1978.
Fernandes, Kathleen; Rose, Andrew M. – 1978
An information processing approach was applied to the development and validation of a test battery intended for personnel selection, classification, and guidance; and design of training programs. The approach specifies that tests should measure specific cognitive processes and basic abilities, rather than prior experience. Tests should be short,…
Descriptors: Adults, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests
An Information Processing Approach to Performance Assessment: I. Experimental Investigation of an Information Processing Battery. Technical Report No. 1, April 1, 1977 through November 15, 1977.
Rose, Andrew M.; Fernandes, Kathleen – 1977
An information processing approach was applied to the development and validation of a test battery intended for personnel selection, classification, and guidance; and design of training programs. The approach specifies that test should measure specific cognitive processes and basic abilities, rather than prior experience. Tests should be short,…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests, Higher Education
An Information Processing Approach to Performance Assessment: III. An Elaboration and Refinement of an Information Processing Performance Battery. Technical Report No. 3, November 16, 1977 through November 30, 1978.
Allen, Ted W.; And Others – 1978
An information processing approach was applied to the development and validation of a test battery intended for personnel selection, classification, and guidance; and design of training programs. The approach specifies that tests should measure specific cognitive processes and basic abilities, rather than prior experience. Tests should be short,…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests