Cognitive/Self-Regulatory Aptitudes and Instructional Methods for Complex Skill Learning.

Abstract

Research conducted in this project covered four related topics. (1) A theoretical and empirical examination of the taxonomic structure of perceptual speed abilities, both in general, and in the context of predictive validity for task performance. (2) Extension of previous work by Ackerman and Kanfer on the determinants of individual differences in skill acquisition by examining performance after extended practice, and by examining performance after a non-practice retention period. (3) Integration of ability and non-ability predictors of individual differences in skill acquisition. (4) Using theory and empirical data obtained in previous Air Force sponsored research and the current program, interactions between aptitudes and instructional treatments were examined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 1996
Accession Number
ADA326169

Entities

People

  • Phillip L. Ackerman
  • Ruth Kanfer

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Applied Psychology
  • Databases
  • Educational Psychology
  • Factor Analysis
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Learning
  • Mental Processes
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Psychology
  • Reliability
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.