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Nahinsky, Irwin D. – 1980
A theory for representation of concepts in memory is proposed which emphasizes the association of salient exemplars with the concept. Previous theories dealing with the classification processes involved in acquiring new concepts have shown that clear category boundaries do not exist. It is proposed that present theory must account for the…
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Learning Theories
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
Peer reviewedKlatzky, Roberta L.; And Others – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1973
Investigates whether the asymmetry in children's acquisition of polar adjective pairs is based on linguistic factors related to differences in adult usage and frequency or on an underlying conceptual difference. Results suggest acquisition is based on an underlying conceptual asymmetry. (DP)
Descriptors: Adjectives, Concept Formation, Elementary School Students, Language Acquisition
Download full textSMITH, M. DANIEL – 1967
A TWO-YEAR SEMINAR IN LEARNING THEORY AND THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION WAS CONDUCTED FOR A FACULTY GROUP OF A SMALL PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE. EIGHT VISITING RESEARCHERS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION PRESENTED THEIR WORK AND DISCUSSED ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH RESPECT TO THE DISCIPLINES REPRESENTED BY 22 FACULTY…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Concept Formation, Educational Research, Learning
