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Peer reviewedSchmeck, Ronald R; Spofford, Mark – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1982
An investigation was undertaken to determine whether highly aroused (e.g. highly anxious) students are handicapped with regard to their ability to learn through deep processing and elaboration. The hypothesis that well-developed deep and elaborative habits of thought might counteract the disruptive effects that excessive arousal has upon students…
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Attention, Cognitive Style, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWeinstein, Claire E. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1982
The effects of a diversified imaginal and verbal elaboration strategy training program upon the learning and retention (efficiency) of ninth-grade students was investigated. The results, using free recall, modified serial recall, paired-associate learning, and reading comprehension tests, indicate that students can be trained to use elaboration to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Grade 9, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies
