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Hirt, Michael; And Others – Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 1977
The performance of hospitalized paranoid schizophrenics, nonparanoids, and hospitalized controls was compared on motor, perceptual, and cognitive tasks of increasing complexity. The data were examined within the context of comparing differential predictions made by input and central processing theories of information-processing deficit. (Editor)
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Information Processing, Psychopathology, Research Methodology
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Knutson, Thomas J.; Kowitz, Albert C. – Central States Speech Journal, 1977
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Conflict, Conflict Resolution
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Halff, Henry M.; And Others – American Psychologist, 1986
Four new military training systems offer the opportunity for the application of cognitive science. They are the following: (1) a family of memorization games; (2) a simulator with a graphic, schematic student interface; (3) a system for solving problems of relative motion; and (4) a method of building cognitive skills for air-intercept control.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Information Processing, Memorization, Military Training
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Taeuber, Richard C., Ed. – International Journal of Educational Research, 1987
In 1985, the Center for Education Statistics began a review of its elementary and secondary education data collection programs. The intended product of the redesign was a new plan for national data collection from institutions and individuals. This collection of articles describes the redesign project. (RB)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Processing
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Strohmer, Douglas C. – Counseling Psychologist, 1987
Reacts to Heppner and Krauskopf's article on an information processing approach to personal problem solving. Commends the approach for relating to counseling much research on memory, social judgment, coping, information processing, and problem solving. Asserts that it remains unclear how information processing/problem-solving view of client…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling, Decision Making, Information Processing
Lynch, Dudley – Training and Development Journal, 1986
The author presents evidence that supports the argument for the validity of right brain-left brain theories. Discusses the brain's "sense of the future," what the brain does with new information, and altering the brain's ability to process change. A bibliography of further readings is included. (CT)
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Change, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
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Cnaan, Ram A. – Computers in Human Services, 1985
Presents the Israeli experience with merging different computerized files using a unique identifier. The advantages and disadvantages of this identifier are examined. Four types of problems are identified and some examples of use of an I.D. number as identifier are given. The desirability of merging files and confidentiality issues are also…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Confidentiality, Databases, Foreign Countries
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Raitt, David I.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1986
Three separate articles present advantages and disadvantages of microcomputer use in libraries and some guidelines for determining whether their use is appropriate. Highlights include potential of microcomputers for improving existing situations; merits of automation; health hazards posed by microcomputers; man-machine interface difficulties;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Debate, Information Processing
Optical Information Systems, 1987
These proposed standards prepared by the CD-ROM Ad Hoc Advisory Committee (the "High Sierra Group") specify the volume and file structure of compact read-only optical discs (CD-ROM) for the interchange of information between users of information processing systems. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Information Processing, Information Systems, Information Transfer, Optical Data Disks
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Reeves, Byron; Thorson, Esther – Communication Research: An International Quarterly, 1986
Summarizes results from a series of psychological experiments about how people process information from television and discusses the results in relation to six issues, including size of stimulus units and complexity of television stimuli. (DF)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Information Processing, Memory, Television
Graham, John – Journal of Business Education, 1984
The life-cycle approach to the process of redesigning a business education curriculum to include word/information processing includes four steps: the study phase, the design phase, the development phase, and the operation phase. The method implements extensive curriculum changes in an orderly and effective manner. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Information Processing
Pournelle, Jerry – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes the computer field before the advent of CP/M (Control Program for Microcomputers), an operating system which facilitated compatibility between different computers. CP/M's functions and flaws and the advent of Apple DOS and UCSD Pascal, two additional widely used operating systems, and the significance of their development are also…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Equipment, History, Information Processing
Clifford, John – Freshman English News, 1984
Suggests that the information processing model of writing developed by cognitive psychologists provides a construct for researchers to work with but has little to contribute to classroom pedagogy. (MM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Information Processing, Models, Theories
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Golen, Steven; Smeltzer, Larry – Business Education Forum, 1984
Indicates that business educators should take a leadership role in designing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of information processing at all levels of business education. (JOW)
Descriptors: Business Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology
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Olivo, John J., Jr. – Business Education Forum, 1984
Describes a course of study to assist business education teachers with understanding the components of information processing; an awareness of related literature, equipment, and instructional materials; and the development of materials for classroom use. (JOW)
Descriptors: Business Education Teachers, Information Processing, Inservice Teacher Education, Postsecondary Education
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