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Peer reviewedAttig, Mary; Hasher, Lynn – Journal of Gerontology, 1980
Adults listened to a list containing 30 words that were repeated from zero to seven times each. Subjects were tested for sensitivity to differences in frequency of occurrence. All were equally sensitive to frequency information. Prior knowledge about the nature of the test did not affect performance. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Ability, Information Processing, Memory
Peer reviewedSimon, Herbert A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1981
Reviews recent progress in modeling human cognition, in particular the use of computers in generating models. Topics covered include the information processing approach to cognition, problem solving, semantic memory, pattern induction, and learning and cognitive development. A 164-item reference list is attached. (JL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Computers, Concept Formation
Humphreys, Michael S.; Schwartz, Robert M. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1971
Descriptors: Experiments, Generalization, Guessing (Tests), Information Processing
