Knowledge Acquisition as a Social Phenomenon.

Carley, Kathleen

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Publication Date: 1986

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Knowledge Acquisition as a Social Phenomenon.

Carley, Kathleen

Instructional Science, v14 n3-4 p381-438 May 1986

Relationship between the social world and individual knowledge acquisition is explored. A general theory predicated on the assumption that social interaction is the driving force behind knowledge acquisition is postulated and then formulated as a model. A selection of results pertaining to social learning are presented. (Author/MBR)

Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Communication (Thought Transfer), Concept Formation, Human Relations, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning, Literature Reviews, Models, Social Influences, Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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