Describes an experiment which used a computer simulation program to demonstrate that there are characteristic differences between experts and novices when they have to solve problems in complex situations. Tables of data and a list of six references are included. (LLS)

Reviews and critiques the major findings in the simulation impact literature, and offers an impact evaluation of the recently developed urban politics simulation, "Urban Policy Game: A Simulation of Urban Politics." Particular emphasis is placed on the variety of learning experiences accompanying role-play simulations, especially verstehen…