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Walker, Jearl – Scientific American, 1986
Describes experiments which focus on the perception of three dimensions. Discusses the cues about distance and depth and the role they have in perceptions of three dimensions. Evaluates the effect of color on the illusion on depth. (ML)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Color, Cues, Depth Perception
Glynn, Shawn M.; Britton, Bruce K. – Educational Technology, 1984
Discusses cognitive processes readers engage in when comprehending instructional text and identifies familiar devices utilized by authors of instructional materials to support each of these processes. Included are appropriate vocabulary and sentence syntax use for intended audience; listing instructional objectives; and use of hierarchical…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Cognitive Processes, Cues, Design Requirements
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Jackson, Michael C.; Anderson, Norman D. – Science Teacher, 1988
Discusses the value of memorized factual material in science. Describes the use of mnemonic devices to facilitate memorization. Provides a list of 14 mnemonic devices commonly used in science other than ROY G. BIV, which is used to remember the colors of the visible spectrum. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cues, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies