Perspectives on Fundamental Processes in Intellectual Functioning de Sal Soraci

Perspectives on Fundamental Processes in Intellectual Functioning: A Survey of Research Approaches

Sal Soraci

William J. McIlvane

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 10 iun 1998 – vârsta până la 17 ani

This book represents a unique collection of diverse scientific perspectives, methods, and theoretical frameworks that collectively explore the wide range of processes involved in intellectual functioning. Chapters contributed by various researchers comprise sections on Information Processing, Neuroscience, Animal Models, Language Processing, and Applied Cognition. Issues involve both the scientific assessment of intellectual functioning, as well as its potential modifiability.

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ForewordPART I. INFORMATION PROCESSINGMemory Competencies and Deficiencies: A Conceptual Framework and the Potential of Connectionist Models, Norman W. Bray, Kevin D. Reilly, Kathryn L. Fletcher, Lisa F. Huffman, Lisa A. Grupe, Mark F. Villa and Vivek AnumoluFacilitating Visual Attention, Sal A. Soraci, Michael T. Carlin and Laura J. WiltsePrenatal Cognitive Development, Eugene K. Emory and Marlyne K. IsraelianModel-Based Measurement of Group Differences: An Application Directed Towards Understanding the Information-Processing Mechanisms of Developmental DyslexiaPART II. NEUROSCIENCEBrain Imaging and Classification of Mental Retardation, Richard J. Haier, Kay Hazen, James Fallon, Michael T. Alkire, Michael J. Schell and Ira LottEvent-Related Brain Potentials and Language Comprehension: A Cognitive Neuroscience Approach to the Study of Intellectual Functioning, W. Caroline West, Timothy B. O'Rourke and Phillip J. HolcombEmergent Properties of Brain Function and Development, Curtis K. DeutschPART III. ANIMAL MODELSProcesses of Visual Cognition in the Pigeon, Robert G. Cook, Jeffrey S. Katz and Brian R. CavotoBehavior Analytic Assessment of Intellectual Functioning and Disability: An Interface between Research with Nonhumans and Humans with Limited Language, William J. McIlvane, Curtis K. Deutsch, R.W. Serna and W.V. DubePART IV. LANGUAGE PROCESSINGApplications of a Lexical Principles Framework for Studying Categorization and Word Learning in Different Populations, Krista M. Wilkinson and Helen Tager-FlusbergPhonological Processing: A Modular Ability?, Frances A. Conners, Michael D. Carr, Aimin Wang and Beverly S. WyattEmergent Behavior and Intellectual Functioning: Stimulus Classes, Generalization, and Transfer, Harry A. Mackay, Robert Stromer and Richard W. SernaPART V. APPLIED COGNITION Harry A. Mackay, Robert Stromer and Richard W. SernaPART V. APPLIED COGNITIONDesigning Environments to Reveal, Support, and Expand our Children's Potentials, John Bransford and The Cognition and Technology Group at VanderbiltTransfer as a Measure of Intellectual Functioning, Adrienne Y. LeeThe Roles of Knowledge and Strategy in Cognitive Performance: The Case of Digit Span, Richard K. WagnerAuthor IndexSubject Index