Strategies of Knowledge Acquisition

In this Monograph, knowledge acquisition is examined as a process involving the coordination of existing theories with new evidence. Central to the present work is the claim that strategies of knowledge acquisition may vary significantly across (as well as within) individuals and can be conceptualized within a developmental framework.

Deanna Zipse Kuhn is an American psychologist. She is Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is known for contributions to the psychology of science - the scientific study of scientific thought and behavior.

Abstract

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Introduction

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Method

24

(9)

Knowledge Acquisition in Adults

33

(9)

Knowledge Acquisition in Children

42

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Strategies and Strategy Change in Adults

50

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Strategies and Strategy Change in Children

64

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The Process of Change

75

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Conclusions

98

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References

121

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Acknowledgments

128

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COMMENTARY

Toward An Evolutionary Epistemology of Scientific Reasoning

129

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Sheldon H. White

Scientific Thinking About Scientific Thinking

137

(15)

David Klahr

Sharon M. Carver

REPLY

Scientific Thinking and Knowledge Acquisition

152

(6)

Deanna Kuhn

Contributors

158

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Statement of Editorial Policy

160

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