Hardbound. Published as part of the Advances in Learning and Instruction series, Modelling Changes in Understanding brings together Psychologists, Science Educators and Computer Scientists to describe and explain how we develop an understanding of the physical world around us. The contributors examine how changes in our understanding and consequent learning can be modelled using computer software.Focussing on the discipline of Physics, this volume discusses the following topics: the difference in the organisation of knowledge between experts and novices; the construction of accurate models of...

A translation of the renowned French reference book, Vocabulaire de sciences cognitives, the Dictionary of Cognitive Science presents comprehensive definitions in more than 120 subjects. Topics range from 'Abduction' to 'Writing', and each entry is covered from as many perspectives as possible within the domains of psychology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, philosophy, and linguistics. The editor and his advisory board, each a specialist in one of these areas, have brought together 60 internationally recognized scholars to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the most...

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich BWL - Personal und Organisation, Note: 1,7, Universitat Trier, 36 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: I Einleitung*** Neben der Ausstattung mit Sachgutern und Finanzmitteln ist die quantitativ und qualitativ optimale Ausstattung mit Personal notwendig um den dauerhaften Erfolg eines jeden Unternehmens zu gewahrleisten. Dabei gewinnt, gerade in Zeiten wirtschaftlicher Ernuchterung und hoher Arbeitslosigkeit, die Personalauswahl zunehmend an Bedeutung. Durch die hohe Anzahl an Arbeitslosen und damit auch an Arbeitssuchender,...