A Cognitive Model That Describes the Influence of Prior Knowledge on Concept Learning

2007 ◽  
pp. 912-921
Author(s):  
Toshihiko Matsuka ◽  
Yasuaki Sakamoto
Keyword(s):  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Concept Learning ◽  
Cognitive Model

Effects of Variation and Prior Knowledge on Abstract Concept Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. Braithwaite ◽  
Robert L. Goldstone
Keyword(s):  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Concept Learning ◽  
Abstract Concept

Spreading Activation and Involvement: An Experimental Test of a Cognitive Model of Involvement

1993 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 854-867 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glen T. Cameron
Keyword(s):  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Cognitive Model ◽  
Human Memory ◽  
Cued Recall ◽  
Long Term Memory ◽  
Spreading Activation ◽  
Persuasive Messages ◽  
Memory Processing ◽  
Definition Of

This article offers a definition of involvement based on a spreading activation model of human memory processing. Involvement is viewed as the spread of activation through working and long-term memory. Topics resulting in more extensive and/or stronger activation result in higher involvement. As a first test of the definition offered, an experiment was conducted to explore the effects of involvement and limited prior knowledge on cued recall and recognition memory for elements of persuasive messages common in investor relations. Evidence from the measurement of reaction time for recognition supported the model. Theoretical and practical implications of the differences in the effects of prior knowledge and involvement on different types of memory performance are discussed.

Concept Learning in the Classroom

1975 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 494-495
Author(s):  
EDITH NEIMARK
Keyword(s):  
Concept Learning
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