An Experimental and Introspective Study of the Human Learning Process in the Maze (Classic Reprint): A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the ... of Psychology (Department of Psychology) - Softcover
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Unlock how people learn by exploring a maze—through careful observation and practical analysis. This nonfiction study dives into how adults discover route patterns, manage attention, and build memory while navigating complex mazes. Rich with experimental detail, it reveals how initial strategies give way to deeper problem solving without relying on guesswork.
The book presents a structured view of learning, showing how conscious discrimination, imagery, attention, and memory interact to shape performance. It emphasizes real data from trials, including the rise and fall of time and errors, and explains why some learners progress faster than others. You’ll see concrete examples of how learners adapt, revise their mental maps, and eventually reach a learned path.
- Clear descriptions of the learning stages and the mental processes behind them
- Insights into how attention and habit influence performance over time
- Discussion of errors, strategies, and how learners interpret complex tasks
- Illustrative details from multiple subjects showing diverse learning approaches
Ideal for readers interested in psychology of learning, cognition, and how people solve real-world problems through study and practice.
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Excerpt from An Experimental and Introspective Study of the Human Learning Process in the Maze: A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Art and Literature in Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Psychology (Department of Psychology)
The subjects were all adults, either graduate students or members of the faculty in the departments of psychology and philosophy, Throughout all the experiments they were blind folded while learning the different mazes. The learning was by trials, and after each trial were recorded, time, taken by the stop-watch, errors, description of behavior, detailed introspection. The subject was each time asked to give as complete an introspection as possible, and was then quizzed by the experimenter.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the similarities and differences between human and animal learning processes through a detailed study of maze learning in adults. The author, a psychologist, conducted extensive experiments using a pencil maze and blindfolds to assess the cognitive processes involved in maze navigation. The study revealed that human maze learning is a conscious process characterized by the development of ideational control over the maze. Participants employed a variety of strategies, including trial and error, rational thinking, and sensory cues, to navigate the maze. The author argues that while both humans and animals use associative memory and discrimination to learn mazes, humans possess the unique ability to engage in higher-order thought processes and utilize background knowledge to facilitate learning. This study provides valuable insights into the cognitive mechanisms underlying maze learning and highlights the complexity and adaptability of human learning behavior. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332126125_0
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