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Relational labels: A simple way to improve the likelihood of relational retrieval
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Relational labels: A simple way to improve the likelihood of relational retrieval Anja Jamrozik Northwestern University Dedre Gentner Northwestern University Abstract: The first step of successful analogical transfer is relational retri...
Publication · October 16, 2024
Modeling Learning via Progressive Alignment using Interim Generalizations
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There is ample empirical evidence that children can sometimes learn during the course of even a few experimental trials. We propose that one mechanism for this is the use of analogical generalizations constructed in working memory, prod...
Publication · October 16, 2024
Effects of Comparison and Explanation on Analogical Transfer
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Effects of Comparison and Explanation on Analogical Transfer Brian J. Edwards 1 ([email protected]), Joseph Jay Williams 2 ([email protected]), Dedre Gentner 1 ([email protected]), Tania Lombrozo 3 (Lo...
Publication · October 16, 2024
Modeling Learning via Progressive Alignment using Interim Generalizations - eScholarship
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Modeling Learning via Progressive Alignment using Interim Generalizations Subu Kandaswamy ([email protected]) Kenneth D. Forbus (forbus@ northwestern.edu) Qualitative Reasoning Group, Northwestern University, 2133 Sheridan Road Ev...
Publication · October 16, 2024
The Role of Difference-Detection in Learning Contrastive Categories
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The Role of Difference-Detection in Learning Contrastive Categories Linsey A. Smith ([email protected]) Department of Psychology, 2029 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60208 USA Dedre Gentner ([email protected]) Department of P...
Publication · October 16, 2024
Drawing on Experience: How Domain Knowledge Is Reflected in Sketches of Scientific Structures and Processes
Publication · October 16, 2024
of the Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society Title Modeling Learning via Progressive Alignment using Interim Generalizations Permalink
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There is ample empirical evidence that children can sometimes learn during the course of even a few experimental trials. We propose that one mechanism for this is the use of analogical generalizations constructed in working memory, prod...
Publication · October 16, 2024
Language Helps Children Succeed on a Classic Analogy Task
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Adult humans show exceptional relational ability relative to other species. In this research, we trace the development of this ability in young children. We used a task widely used in comparative research-the relational match-to-sample ...
Publication · October 16, 2024