The 90 individually run subjects learned and were tested for their free recall of a conceptually unrelated hierarchy of words, a randomly arranged, or a properly arranged conceptual hierarchy, under instructions to process the words either by generating hierarchical associations among them or by copying them. (Editor)

Discusses a pedagogically useful model of text structure in which text structure is mapped as a three-dimensional structure of interconnected T-units, or a discourse matrix. Illustrates and explains a sample discourse matrix and tells why matrix diagraming is more useful than other systems that represent text structure. (FL)

A method of analyzing reaction time data in recognition memory is presented. A wide range of phenomena that any theory of recognition memory must explain is discussed. (Editor/RK)

Attempts to propose a cognitive process model of problem finding, operationally define problem finding, and to present empirical evidence for the proposed model. (Author/RK)

Describes three studies concerned with learning to operate a control panel device and how this learning is affected by understanding a device model that describes its internal mechanism. Results indicate benefits of a device model depend on whether it supports direct inference of exact steps required to operate the device. (Author/MBR)

This report describes the investigators' experiences in the use of cluster and object-analysis techniques (BC-Tryon System) to test the variations in membership and curricular preferences of subgroups of students within a given class over a three-year period. (Editor)

By locating three possible fallacies associated with the conventional "needs approach" of program planning for adult learners, the present paper proposes a theoretical model that accounts for a possible evolution of real educational needs of learners and identifies varying impacts of the process upon learners' perceived need changes. (Author)

The purpose of the experiment was to ascertain whether the duration of the spiral illusion could be extended by a 'learning procedure' which would distinguish a longer-term learning effect from short-term adaptive changes due to inhibition. (Author)

The absence of theories of boredom is argued to be a gap both in psychology and education. A model of boredom is put forward as a basis for specifying predisposing factors and possible consequences. (Editor)

The purpose of this paper is to clarify a number of issues centering around the nebulous concept of "macro-educational planning" and to consider some omitted parameters that could influence the planner's objective and methodology. (Author/RK)

This paper is an attempt toward the goal of developing an integrated quantitative theory of visual stimulus selection. (Author/RK)