Theory and Method for Research on Aptitude Processes: A Prospectus.

Abstract

The theoretical and methodological concepts available to and needed by research on aptitudes as cognitive processes are discussed. Contemporary views of cognitive processes are examined in relation to individual difference constructs and the methods used to examine their reliability and validity. Individual difference constructs are discussed in relation to cognitive process models and research thereon. Studies of short-term memory proceses are reviewed to demonstrate the complementary strengths and weaknesses of experimental and correlational methods and concepts. A coordinated approach to the study of aptitude as information processing is suggested. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA039810

Entities

People

  • Richard E. Snow

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cognition
  • Information Processing
  • Reliability

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.
  • Theoretical Analysis.