Comprehension: A Paradigm for Cognition

Comprehension: A Paradigm for Cognition

In this book, Walter Kintsch presents a theory of human text comprehension and extends his analysis to related areas. Comprehension is conceptualized as a two-stage process: first, approximate, inaccurate representations are constructed via context insensitive construction rules, which are then integrated via a spreading activation constraint satisfaction process. In Part I, the general theory is presented and an attempt is made to situate it within the current theoretical landscape in cognitive science. The second part addresses many of the topics that are typically found in a cognitive psychology text, including how word meanings are identified in a discourse context; how words are combined to form coherent representations of texts, both at the local and global level; what the role is of working memory in comprehension; how relevant knowledge is activated during reading; and what is the distinction between remembering a text and learning from a text. Researchers in the fields of psychology and linguistics will find this to be a most welcome contribution from one of the discipline's most celebrated scholars.

Country	USA
Author	Walter Kintsch
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Cambridge University Press
EAN	9780521629867
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0521629861
Label	Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	480
PublicationDate	1998-01-13
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Studio	Cambridge University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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