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Haynes, C. Rayfield; Kulhavy, Raymond W. – Developmental Psychology, 1976
Two experiments were conducted to test the hypothesis that category recall is related to the quantity conservation of mass, weight, and volume. The predicted association between conservation level and category recall was observed. (JMB)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, Conservation (Concept), Elementary Secondary Education
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Bjorklund, David F.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1977
An alternating sort-recall procedure was used in three experiments to train third-, fifth-, and seventh-grade students in the use of organizational techniques as memory aids. (Author/JMB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Classification, Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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Williams, Tannis MacBeth; Aiken, Leona S. – Developmental Psychology, 1975
Development of the ability to classify auditory patterns was studied at grades 2, 6, 10, and 12 and at adult age levels. Both accuracy and feature use in classification were consistent across age; the age changes that did occur appeared to be due to differences in perception rather than process. (JMB)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Auditory Perception, Classification
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Winters, John J., Jr.; Brzoska, Mary Anne – Developmental Psychology, 1976
Investigated the development and fragmentation of categories over chronological and mental age without the requisite of free recall. Kindergarten, fourth grade, ninth grade and retarded students labeled and categorized chromatic slides of picturable objects. (GO)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Classification, Cluster Grouping, Cognitive Development