A brief history of applied cognitive psychology

Hoffman, Robert R.; Deffenbacher, Kenneth A.

doi:10.1002/acp.2350060102

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“…However, those holding a stricter definition of Applied Cognitive Psychology (that excludes these broader disciplines) have preferred to use contrived tasks and adapt laboratory-based methods to study applied problems rather than embrace technological innovations and less traditional methods. The current review, hopefully, demonstrates that simulation-based technology and other measurement systems can be used to create representative task environments in which expert performance can be reliably measured, without having to forego experimental control in order to increase ecological validity, representativeness, and salience (Hoffman & Deffenbacher, 1992). Accordingly, applied cognitive psychology researchers might benefit from better embracing new technology and forging close collaborations with other discipline areas in order to more appropriately capture key elements of the domain and to remain at the forefront of these technological and methodological developments (Ericsson & Ward, 2007).…”

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Perceptual-cognitive expertise in sport and its acquisition: Implications for applied cognitive psychology

Williams¹,

Ford²,

Eccles³

et al. 2010

Appl. Cognit. Psychol.

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Summary: We review contemporary research on perceptual-cognitive expertise in sport and consider implications for those working in the field of applied cognitive psychology. We identify the important perceptual-cognitive skills that facilitate anticipation in sport and illustrate how these skills interact in a dynamic manner during performance. We also highlight our current understanding of how these skills are acquired and consider the extent to which the underlying processes are specific to a particular domain and role within that domain. Next, we briefly review recent attempts to facilitate the acquisition of perceptualcognitive expertise using simulation training coupled with instruction and feedback on task performance. Finally, we discuss how research on elite athletes can help inform applied cognitive psychologists who are interested in capturing and enhancing perceptual-cognitive expertise across various domains.

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Perceptual-cognitive expertise in sport and its acquisition: Implications for applied cognitive psychology

Williams¹,

Ford²,

Eccles³

et al. 2010

Appl. Cognit. Psychol.

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“…Moore's cognitive book is not entirely unknown (e.g., Boring, 1950, p. 730;Hoffman & Deffenbacher, 1992;Schacter, Eich, & Tulving, 1978), but no current cognitive textbook or history of cognitive psychology cites the book. What makes the omission of Moore's (1939) book all the more interesting is that, unlike other overlooked works, such as those of Richard Semon, I it was published in English by a major American publisher and is currently on the shelves of many major university libraries (e.g., Purdue University, Rice University, and Yale University).…”

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T. V. Moore’s (1939)Cognitive Psychology

Surprenant

Neath

1997

Psychonomic Bulletin & Review

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Thomas Verner Moore published a book called Cognitive Psychology in 1939,almost 30 years before Neisser's (1967) more familiar and far more influential work. Although it covers most of the standard topics found in current cognitive psychology textbooks, and even anticipated several current trends, Moore's text is not cited by any ofthe major histories of the "cognitive revolution" or any current cognitive textbook. Weprovide a brief sketch of Moore's academic life and summarize several of his papers that are still cited. After describing the psychologies prevalent in 1939,we compare Moore's text with two contemporary works, Woodworth (1938) and McGeoch (1942). We conclude by comparing the older text with Neisser's and by offering several reasons why the book is virtually unknown.Cognitive psychology differs from other areas of scientific psychology in that it loudly and proudly proclaims to have arisen out ofa (largely bloodless) revolution. The very phrase "cognitive revolution" implies a fundamental change in theories and research into human thought and behavior and a complete overthrow of the previous way of thinking. As with most revolutions, the circumstances leading up to the cognitive revolution preceded the actual deed by many decades, and histories of cognitive psychology read like histories of political movements with discussions of the forces and events leading up to the revolt. Again, like so many political revolutions,

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“…For instance, a number of studies of reasoning were conducted in the laboratory of Wilhelm Wundt, and some of these involved university professors as the research participants (Militello & Hoffman, forthcoming). In the decade prior to World War I, the stage was set in Europe for applied and industrial psychology; much of that work involved the systematic study of proficient domain practitioners (see Hoffman & Deffenbacher, 1992).…”

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confidence: 99%