Classification is the taxonomic science in which a system of categories is established and in which the categories have some logical structure. Scientific classifications have included those by Aristotle, Linnaeus, and Lavoisier. Educational taxonomies include those developed by Bloom, Herbart, Dewey, and Piaget. The problems of taxonomy…

The authors clarify the definition of cognitive styles and identify important areas of concern in the field. (MJB)

Recent trends in the analysis of categorical or nominal variables were discussed for univariate, multivariate, and psychometric problems. It was shown that several statistical procedures commonly used with these problems have analogues which can be applied to assessing categorical variables. (Author/CTM)

Presents a framework for analyzing what it means to understand an intellectual skill, particularly in science or mathematics: (1) types of knowledge, (2) knowledge associated with intellectual skills, (3) classification system for this knowledge, (4) application of the system to two protocols, and (5) instructional prescriptions. Gagne's learning…

Two classification schemes for social work knowledge are proposed. The first scheme is based on a definition of the profession's knowledge base. The second scheme is based on the concept that social work focuses on the interface between person and environment. (RC)

The article addresses the question of who learning disabled children are and suggests approaches for delineating subgroups of slow learning children. (SBH)

In two separate task conditions, cells of a matrix could be filled either by taking account of only one dimension or by considering both dimensions. Subjects were 80 children 3 to 6 years of age. The majority of three-year-olds failed the two-attribute condition and there was a significant interaction between age and experimental condition.…

Investigated multiple coding for children of different ages and tested the generality of strategy effects obtained in single code studies for multiple coding. (Author/DB)

Kohlberg's developmental theory of moral reasoning postulates a supreme form of moral thinking, Stage Six, based on a principle of justice which provides consistent and universalizable moral judgement. This paper criticizes Kohlberg's formulation on philosophical and psychological grounds. (Author/SJL)

Three studies examined early development of recall. Children between 2 years 9 months and 5 years of age were tested on nine-item lists containing three objects from each of three conceptual categories or nine objects for nine different conceptual categories. (Author/SS)

Presents a syntax of metophor, discussing a typology of metaphor, the relationship between literal sense and figurative sense, and the importance of a precise definition of metaphor. (AM)

This summary of two re-evaluations of the process of position classification in the University of Michigan Library since the mid-1960s discusses development and preparation of the scheme, interviews with librarians and administrators, and evaluation of the data collected for the establishment of a classification level for each professional library…

Designed for use with a computer-produced subject index, PRECIS assigns clerical procedures in subject heading work to computer programs. The subject headings represent a unique combination of several different characteristics, permitting several coextensive forms of a subject name for each work. Final choice amongst alternatives is made by the…

Attempts to determine the extent that typicality effects obtained in previous research on natural semantic categories could be obtained in artificial categories purely as a function of structural principles when the frequency and nature of experience with items were controlled. (Author/RK)

The effect of a classification, or encoding, task on intentional free recall was examined. Examination of the serial position curves for immediate and free recall shows clear effects assigned to long-term store. Consideration of effects regarding levels of processing gives a parallel account differing only in terminology and emphasis. (CHK)