The unique perspective of Richard E. Snow, in recent years one of the most distinguished educational psychologists, integrates psychology of individual differences, cognitive psychology, and motivational psychology. This capstone book pulls together the findings of his own 35 years of research on aptitudes and those from (especially) European scholars, of which he had exceptional knowledge. A panel of experts and former associates completed this book after his death in 1997, expanding his notes on implications of the theory for instructional design and teaching practice. The panel developed...

Originally published in 1980, the papers in this collection are generally addressed to three broad areas. One area is concerned with individual differences information processing. The second area focuses on the structural aspects of learning and performance. And the third area is aimed at the management of instruction.

Originally published in 1980, the papers in this collection are generally addressed to three broad areas. One area is concerned with individual differences information processing. The second area focuses on the structural aspects of learning and performance. And the third area is aimed at the management of instruction.

Originally published in 1987, this volume made an early and important contribution to the reemphasis and reexamination of the conative and affective aspects of human performance, in coordination with cognitive psychology, in the study of aptitude, learning, and instruction.