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Kolers, Paul A.; Smythe, William E. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1984
Examines some of the issues that underlie the conceptual structure of the computational approach to cognition. Finds that this approach construes symbolization too narrowly, thereby blocking more adequate treatments of learning and acquisition of skills. Discusses the notion of symbol and symbolization and suggests an alternative approach to the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Learning Theories, Symbolic Learning
Allport, Alan – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1984
Examines Kolers and Smythe's 1984 paper on the computational approach to cognition. Considers: (1) five specific criticisms of the computational approach, (2) their analysis of the conceptual basis of symbolization, and (3) their proposed alternative approach. Summarizes their position and discusses its shortcomings. (SED)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Evaluation, Learning Theories
Brooks, Lee R. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1984
Discusses Kolers and Smythe's 1984 paper on the computational approach to cognition. Suggests some factors that support the continued emphasis on the analytic approach of the psychological representation of knowledge, but also acknowledges that they have provided a useful set of distinctions and at least one vocabulary for describing them. (SED)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computation, Evaluation, Learning Theories
