Transfer of training between cognitive subskills: is knowledge use specific?

Article Abstract:

A training transfer theory inspired by J. R. Anderson's ACT theory of skill acquisition is studied. It tested the ACT's prediction of transfer and the use-specificity principle in an experiment involving the acquisition of computer programming skills. The transfer prediction was based on task analysis and LISP instructions were evaluated. There was a discrepancy between empirical results and simulation predictions which indicate that skill acquisition theory overlooks important sources of transfer.

Analysis, Transfer of training, Learning, Psychology of, Learning theory (Psychology), Signal detection (Psychology)

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A model for evidence accumulation in the lexical decision task

Article Abstract:

A new model for lexical decision, Retrieving Effectively from Memory-lexical decision (REM-LD) that is based on REM theory is proposed. It is shown that REM principles can be applied in a straightforward fashion to describe performance in a lexical decision-task.

Science & research

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