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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"Concept formation"”.

  1. Use-driven concept formation

    Roberts, Jennifer M. (Jennifer Marie)Massachusetts Institute of Technology2010

    … task, humans often identify domain-specific concepts that make the task more tractable. In this thesis, I investigate the formation of domain-specific concepts of this sort. I propose a set of principles for formulating domain-specific concepts, including a new inductive bias that I call the …

    mit Repository record

  2. The development of concept formation in children

    Blackwell, Amelia AlvordBoston University1962

    … this study was to investigate the development of concept formation in children. The study was focused upon two aspects: 1. Changes in the mode of approach to a task of concept formation as a function of the developmental level of the child. Developmental differences in concept formation as a …

    bu Repository record

  3. Hybrid Concept Formation Through Interaction with a Situated Reasoner

    Bermek, Mehmet SinanGeorgia Institute of Technology2023

    … or hybrid conclusions from formalized information—was envisioned to provide designers with contextualized insights into their models. Positioned as an integration into existing building design tools, it would interact with designers in real-time. However, the research findings indicate …

    gatech Repository record

  4. A Study of the Relationship of Language to Concept Formation

    Ammadi, Sorayya MaknoonUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2014

    Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-10T18:47:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7405520.pdf: 3911099 bytes, checksum: 4d661d5a7ab2b3b63bd5f28f860696af (MD5) Previous issue date: 1973

    uiuc Repository record

  5. Differential Stimuli in Concept Formation of the Educable Mentally Handicapped

    Renz, PaulUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2014

    Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-04T17:35:06Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 6305135.pdf: 4447655 bytes, checksum: 9abd88d6e66172eede2664350b414366 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1963

    uiuc Repository record

  6. The Effects of Drive and Reward upon Concept Formation in Schizophrenia

    Fuhrmann, Donald Edward2016

    loyola-thes Repository record

  7. The Effect of Dominance Level When Using Mediated Generalization to Facilitate Concept Formation

    McHenry, Delbert Smith

    … with demonstrating differences in order of concept attainment as a function of the degree of association between a concept instance and concept response, using mediated generalization.

    central-wash Repository record

  8. Representing and Constructing. Psychometrics from the perspectives of measurement theory and concept formation.

    Vessonen, Elina Sini MariaUniversity of Cambridge2019

    … To make this argument, I define and defend a conception of quantitative representation necessary for measurement. My definition is grounded in the Representational Theory of Measurement but avoids the main critiques this theory has faced. I then show that the typical psychometric process of …

    cambridge Repository record

  9. Differential Effects of Anxiety on the Use of Pattern and Intensity Cues in Concept Formation Tasks

    Ate, Louis Clyde, Jr.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2014

    Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-03T23:50:37Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 0010442.pdf: 8903958 bytes, checksum: 8577c6661fca62259869c8e1d1e0c1be (MD5) Previous issue date: 1954

    uiuc Repository record

  10. Influence of Verbal and Nonverbal Mediation on the Identification of Stylistic Similarities in Paintings (Perception, Cognitive Learning, Concept Formation)

    Johnson, Andra NymanUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2014

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  11. Stimulus Attribute and Response Strategy Influence on Conjunctive Concept Formation in the Speechreading of Normal Hearing and Hearing-Impaired Adults

    Garstecki, Dean ClemensUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2014

    Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-10T23:48:33Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7500309.pdf: 3876742 bytes, checksum: 93e395dc6d3b3aac339a3e24692ca929 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1974

    uiuc Repository record

  12. An investigation into the cognitive skills required by pupils to master concept formation in the field of homeostasis, an aspect of human physiology

    Fryddie, FozeaUniversity of the Western Cape1991

    … as impulsivity, the use two or more sources of information simultaneously, spatial and temporal orientation. a second phase, the essence of this investigation, sought ways in which to teach pupils the cognitive skills to facilitate their concept formation in the area of homeostasis. since the …

    western-cape Repository record

  13. Semantische und lexikalische Aspekte der mathematischen Fachsprache des 19. Jahrhunderts

    Becker, HolgerUniversität Oldenburg

    … The focus is on the modelling of scientific concept formation, the analysis of the forms and functions of metaphors and analogies, and the theory of semantic change in the language of science. On the basis of a functional definition of the notion 'language of science' a model of scientific …

    oldenburg Repository record

  14. The representation of geometric concepts in Grade 6 Mathematics textbooks: a socio-cultural analysis

    Barnard, MarelizeSchool of Education2015

    In this study Vygotsky's theory of concept formation is used to gain insight into the representation of geometric concepts in grade six mathematics textbooks. According to Vygotsky, higher order mental functioning is developed when scientific and everyday concepts are dialecfoally linked. The …

    cape-town Repository record

  15. The Effect Of Prekindergarten Experiences On The Intellectual And Academic Performance Of Culturally Deprived Children

    Huff, Ronald OvertDrake University1977

    … visual motor skills, language usage, and concept formation among the different groups of children were also investigated. Procedure. Subjects were identified for the study by meeting specific eligibility criteria of the regulations as set down by Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education …

    drake Repository record

  16. Process and relation analysis : capturing architectural thought

    Keel, Paul E. (Paul Erich)Massachusetts Institute of Technology1997

    … evaluates electronic tools which support the formation of ideas in a collective design process. The tools focus on how to capture, analyze, and visualize concepts that develop from an individual or collaborative thought process. This work builds upon the user programming method developed by …

    mit Repository record

  17. The development of social and executive functions in late adolescence and early adulthood

    Taylor, SophieSheffield Hallam University2014

    … in ability at age 18, on strategy generation and concept formation, assessed with Letter Fluency and Sorting Tests from the Delis Kaplan Executive Function System (Delis, Kaplan & Kramer, 2001). There were no group differences on Time 1 social cognition task scores. Fifty eight participants were …

    sheffield-hallam Repository record

  18. Canine scent detection: Lung cancer target acquisition

    Crawford, MargaretThe University of Waikato2024

    … by using a theoretical understanding of concept formation and learning acquisition to inform three experiments in which pet dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) were trained to detect the presence of lung cancer in human breath and saliva samples. Operant conditioning processes and an automated …

    waikato-masters Repository record

  19. Political development: a theoretical and empirical examination of the role of urbanization

    Carr, David L.

    … from a reconstruction of philosophical works on concept formation, theory construction, measurement, and theory testing.</p> <p>Following the development of the meta-theoretical framework, the initial portion of the dissertation concentrates on problems of concept formation and the nature of the …

    binghamton Repository record

  20. Teaching Verbal Communication Skills In The Kindergarten

    Griesbaum, Sophia

    … a model for appropriate vocabulary and syntax in concept formation situations and assists in mediating meaningful experiences throughout the school day. The subjects were twenty-six five-year-old boys and girls enrolled in a three-hour morning kindergarten class. To provide children with concrete …

    mo-state Repository record

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