ISBN: 9781332126125 - an experimental and introspective study of the human learning process in the maze (classic reprint): a dissertation submitted to the faculty of the ... of psychology (department of psychology) (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the similarities and differences between human and animal learning processes through a detailed study of maze learning in adults. The author, a psychologist, conducted extensive experiments using a pencil maze and blindfolds to assess the cognitive processes involved in maze navigation. The study revealed that human maze learning is a conscious process characterized by the development of ideational control over the maze. Participants employed a variety of strategies, including trial and error, rational thinking, and sensory cues, to navigate the maze. The author argues that while both humans and animals use associative memory and discrimination to learn mazes, humans possess the unique ability to engage in higher-order thought processes and utilize background knowledge to facilitate learning. This study provides valuable insights into the cognitive mechanisms underlying maze learning and highlights the complexity and adaptability of human learning behavior. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…