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Reese, Hayne W. – Human Development, 1973
Models of development and models of memory reflect either a mechanistic or organismic world view. A merger of the information-processing models of memory and qualitative models of development is suggested, and has valuable implications about the possible nature of "locus" of memory development (ST)
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Psychology
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Hoyer, W. J. – Human Development, 1980
Several different conceptions of the relationship between learning and development are considered in this article. It is argued that dialectical and ecological developmental orientations might provide a useful basis for synthesizing the contrasting frameworks of the operant, information processing, learning theory, and knowledge acquisition…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Individual Development, Information Processing, Learning
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Salkind, Neil J.; Wright, John C. – Human Development, 1977
Presents an alternative conceptual model of Reflection-Impulsivity. The alternative dimension delineates both a cognitive style and a cognitive efficiency dimension. A methodological alternative for use with the model is also presented. (BD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Conceptual Schemes, Conceptual Tempo, Efficiency
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Brown, Ann L. – Human Development, 1982
This paper represents a call for the rehabilitation and liberalization of the term learning. Preliminary steps for a revived theory of development and learning are described, including a consideration of such topics as compatibility or naturalness, accessibility and flexibility of learning, and processes of induction. Specific recommendations for…
Descriptors: Children, Context Effect, Developmental Psychology, Induction