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Integrating New and Old Information
Potts, George R. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1977
This study examines the processes whereby new information is integrated with generalized world knowledge. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Deduction, Knowledge Level
Acquisition of Domain-Related Information in Relation to High and Low Domain Knowledge.
Chiesi, Harry L.; And Others – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1979
The way in which knowledge of a given topic influences the acquisition of topic-related information was studied with the knowledge domain of baseball. A knowledge structure was postulated that included the goal structure as well as the states and actions of the game. (SW)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Games, Knowledge Level, Language Research
Text Processing of Domain-Related Information for Individuals with High and Low Domain Knowledge.
Spilich, George J.; And Others – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1979
The way in which previously acquired knowledge affects the processing on new domain-related information was investigated. Text processing was studied in two groups differing in knowledge of the domain of baseball. A knowledge structure for the domain was constructed, and text propositions were classified. (SW)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Games, Knowledge Level, Language Research
To Ask a Question, One Must Know Enough to Know What Is Not Known.
Miyake, Naomi; Norman, Donald A. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1979
The notion that a prerequisite for asking questions about new topic matter is some appropriate level of knowledge was tested. Learners with two levels of background knowledge using learning material with two levels of difficulty were studied. (SW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Instructional Materials, Knowledge Level