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…faults. Such skills can involve following or formulating rules (see ACT, repair theory, Soar, structural learning theory). Metacognition plays an important role in this stage of troubleshooting since individuals must…

…including: mnemonics, problem-solving, concept learning and language. Dual coding theory accounts for the significance of spatial abilities in theories of intelligence (e.g., Guilford). Paivio (1986) provides a dual coding explanation…

…dominant role in perceiving. It is based upon Gestalt theories that emphasize the significance of stimulus organization and relationships. Application Information pickup theory is intended as a general theory of…

…MTRANS is the primative act of mental transfer. In Schank’s theory, all memory is episodic, i.e., organized around personal experiences rather than semantic categories. Generalized episodes are called scripts —…

…the strategies and tactics used in intelligent behavior. Application The triarchic theory is a general theory of human intelligence. Much of Sternberg’s early research focused on analogies and syllogistic reasoning….

The concept of arousal has been a major aspect of many learning theories and is closely related to other important concepts such as anxiety, attention, and motivation. One of the…

…general acknowledgement that social processes play a major role in the recognition of creativity (Amabile, 1983). Langley et al. (1987) have argued that creativity in the context of scientific discovery…

Although aviation training (e.g., pilots, aircrew, maintenance, air traffic control) is highly specialized, it represents an important category of learning in both civilian and military domains because of the consequences…

…constructivist theories (such as Bruner) argue that all perception is influenced by our experience and expectations. Theories of attitude change and social learning tend to support the latter position. Gestalt…

Iterative design is an approach of incrementally developing and refining a design based on feedback and evaluation. Iterative design can apply to a learning experience, the creation of media, or…

…special teaching-learning strategies and techniques must be used. “Even though there are clearly recognizable patterns, there is also enormous variation in these strategies and techniques and in the behavior of…

…seeing what the structure of the whole requires for the parts.” (p 212). Application Gestalt theory applies to all aspects of human learning, although it applies most directly to perception…