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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:physicist
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkb:Stanford_University |
| gptkbp:awards |
Fellow_of_the_American_Psychological_Association
Fellow_of_the_Association_for_Psychological_Science Fellow_of_the_Cognitive_Science_Society |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1934-01-08
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Investigated the effects of spatial orientation on learning
Analyzed the cognitive processes involved in architectural design. Advocated for the use of technology in learning environments Analyzed the cognitive processes involved in navigation Analyzed the relationship between spatial ability and creativity Studied the cognitive processes involved in visual storytelling Developed theories of spatial cognition Explored the cognitive load of visual information Explored the use of maps in learning and memory Investigated the role of gestures in communication Conducted research on the cognitive benefits of drawing Studied the role of diagrams in reasoning Examined the impact of spatial skills on academic performance Explored the cognitive benefits of collaborative learning in spatial tasks Explored the relationship between action and thought Studied the effects of visual aids on comprehension Investigated the role of spatial reasoning in STEM education Investigated how people use spatial information in problem-solving Investigated the relationship between spatial skills and academic achievement Analyzed the impact of spatial visualization on problem-solving Examined the influence of culture on spatial cognition Studied the role of spatial reasoning in design thinking Promoted the importance of visual thinking in education Studied the effects of spatial training on cognitive skills Investigated the effects of spatial layout on memory |
| gptkbp:field |
Cognitive Science
Education Psychology |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Barbara Tversky
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Herbert_A._Simon
gptkb:Roger_Schank |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Visual Thinking
Spatial Cognition |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:David_Kirsh
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| gptkbp:publications |
Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought
Cognitive Models in Spatial Navigation The Role of Spatial Thinking in Learning Visual_and_Spatial_Reasoning_in_Design Spatial_Language_and_Spatial_Cognition |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Cognitive Processes
Learning and Memory Human-Computer_Interaction |