Rules of the Mind

Related to the earlier well-known ACT production system theory, this book's basic goal is to present evidence for the psychological reality of a production system model of mind. Distinguished from the original theory in three ways, this volume uses the rational analyses of Anderson (1990) to improve upon that theory and extend its scope. It also relates the theory to a great deal of new data on the performance and acquisition of cognitive skills. The new theory -- ACT-R -- involves a neurally plausible implementation of a production system architecture. Rational analysis is used to structure and parameterize the system to yield optimal information processing. The theory is applicable to a wide variety of research disciplines, including memory, problem solving, and skill acquisition. Using intelligent tutors, much of the data is concerned with the acquisition of cognitive skills. The book provides analyses of data sets describing the extended course of the acquisition of mathematical and computer programming skills.

Preface	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Production Systems and the ACT-R Theory John R. Anderson Carnegie Mellon University	p. 1
Knowledge Representation	p. 17
The Declarative-Procedural Distinction	p. 43
Performance	p. 45
Summary	p. 63
Learning	p. 69
Navigation and Conflict Resolution	p. 93
Conclusions	p. 118
Introduction	p. 121
The Tower of Hanoi and Goal Structures	p. 121
Conclusions	p. 141
The LISP Tutor and Skill Acquisition	p. 143
Summary	p. 155
Conclusions	p. 163
The Geometry Tutor and Skill Acquisition	p. 165
Conclusions	p. 180
Introduction	p. 183
The Identical Elements Theory of Transfer	p. 183
Conclusion	p. 203
Computer Programming and Transfer	p. 205
Introduction	p. 205
Tutoring of Cognitive Skill	p. 235
SUMMARY	p. 254
Introduction	p. 257
Creating Production-Rule Models	p. 257
Conclusion	p. 278
Reflections on the Theory	p. 279
Appendix: Act-R Assumptions	p. 284
References	p. 297
Author Index	p. 311
Subject Index	p. 317
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