Strategy Instruction and Type of Sequence in Concept Attainment

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Abstract:

Previous research has shown that sequences in which instances from the same category appear successively facilitate performance in concept attainment. This could be due to subjects adopting strategies which involve comparisons of instances from within the same category. In this study, subjects were trained to solve the concept task by comparing instances from the same or different categories. A control group received no instructions on how to solve the task. The three instructional groups were factorially combined with two types of sequences one favoring within-category comparisons and one favoring across-category comparisons and two different relevant dimensions. The predicted interaction between type of instruction and type of sequence was significant.

Author(s):
Blaine, Daniel D. ; Dunham, Jack L.
Author Organization(s):
TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
Report on Projection Cognitive Abilities and Learning. Sponsored in part by DARPA. DOI: 10.21236/AD0724747
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-7
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-67-A-0126-0006, ARPA ORDER-1261
Project Number(s):
NR-154-282
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*LEARNING, *PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY), *TEACHING METHODS, INTERACTIONS, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS, REACTION(PSYCHOLOGY), SEQUENCES(MATHEMATICS)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology
Keyword(s):
COGNITION, INFORMATION PROCESSING(PSYCHOLOGY)
Report Date:
1971 Apr 01