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N J Riley

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Verbal contextual generalization in children with and without learning disabilities.

Braine's (1963) model of language development emphasizes the use of auditory or temporal processing so verbal contextual generalization can be produced. Recent literature on auditory or temporal processing skills of children with learning disabilities led to the prediction that these children would find it much more difficult to generalize contextually than would children without learning disabilities. The present study did not support this prediction. The implications were discussed in view of research on auditory or temporal processing skills of children with learning disabilities.

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The total-time hypothesis and the acquisition of connected discourse as a function of mode of presentation, presentation rate, and intelligence.

This study investigated the applicability of the total-time hypothesis in learning connected discourse as a function of two separate modes of presentation, two different presentation rates, and two significantly different level of adult intelligence. The eight paragraphs of the Nelson-Denny Reading Test (Form A) served as the connected discourse. Statistical analyses showed the total-time hypothesis to be definitely applicable to the learning of the connected discourse Substantial doubt regarding the wisdom of using compressed speech technology as an educational panacea was evident.

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Piagetian cognitive functioning in students with learning disabilities.

This study investigated the cognitive abilities as measured by the Inventory of Piaget's Developmental Tasks (IPDT) (Furth, 1970) of male and female fourth and fifth graders with learning disabilities. In addition, their cognitive abilities were compared to their reading and mathematics achievement, as measured by the Peabody Individual Achievement Test (PIAT) (Dunn & Markwardt, 1970). A two-way analysis of covariance revealed a significant mean difference in cognitive ability between students with learning disabilities and nondisabled students. No significant differences existed in performance between males and females. Multiple regression showed that a linear combination of reading and mathematics achievement yielded a significant positive correlation to cognitive ability.

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