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Hayes-Roth, Barbara; Hayes-Roth, Frederick – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1977
The "property-set model" is proposed for concept learning and subsequent recognition and classification of old and new exemplars. In an experimental evaluation of alternative models, the property-set model was the best predictor of both recognition and classification performance. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Language Processing
Shafto, Michael – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1973
Research supported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Educational Testing Service; examines the psychological validity of Fillmore's theory of case grammar. (DD)
Descriptors: Case (Grammar), Concept Formation, Content Analysis, Learning Processes
Katz, Albert N.; Paivio, Allan – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1975
The role of imagery is assessed in verbal concept identification and evidence is found that some concepts can be coded as images. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Conceptual Schemes, Creative Thinking
Till, Robert E.; Walsh, David A. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1980
Reports three experiments to test age-related difFerences in sentence memory arising from sources other than noncognitive factors. Age-related differences are discussed in terms of deficiencies at encoding and retrieval. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adults, Age, Age Differences
