Stellan Ohlsson
Biographic Data
| ID | 121966 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stellan Ohlsson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stellan |
| FAMILY NAME | Ohlsson |
| SIGNATURE | OHLSSON S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Illinois Chicago |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Testing the independence of representational change theory processes
Representational Change Theory has proposed two processes, constraint relaxation (CR) and chunk decomposition (CD), that are responsible for restructuring during insight problem solving (Knoblich et al., Citation1999). If these processes are independent (Öllinger et al., Citation2008), then improvements in matchstick arithmetic performance due to instructions that prompt either process should be limited to problems that require that process. In S…
Social creativity as a function of agent cognition and network properties: A computer model
Psychology is About Processes
Anchoring language in reality: Observations on reference and representation
The articles by Glenberg and Robertson and by Roth try to advance radical principles about reference and meaning. Glenberg and Robertson show that indexing is required to disambiguate verbal instructions to the point where they can be carried out. Roth's data show that even young students understand that an indexical expression that ostensibly refers to an analog representation in actuality refers to its referent. These are valuable insights, but…
Thoughts beyond words: When language overshadows insight.
Four experiments examined whether verbalization can interfere with insight problem solving. In Experiment 1, Ss were interrupted during problem solving and asked either to verbalize their strategies (retrospective verbalization) or engage in an unrelated activity (control). Ss in the retrospective verbalization condition were significantly less successful than control subjects at solving the problems. Experiment 2 replicated the finding of Experi…
Thoughts beyond words: When language overshadows insight.
Four experiments examined whether verbalization can interfere with insight problem solving. In Experiment 1, Ss were interrupted during problem solving and asked either to verbalize their strategies (retrospective verbalization) or engage in an unrelated activity (control). Ss in the retrospective verbalization condition were significantly less successful than control subjects at solving the problems. Experiment 2 replicated the finding of Experi…
Anchoring language in reality: Observations on reference and representation
The articles by Glenberg and Robertson and by Roth try to advance radical principles about reference and meaning. Glenberg and Robertson show that indexing is required to disambiguate verbal instructions to the point where they can be carried out. Roth's data show that even young students understand that an indexical expression that ostensibly refers to an analog representation in actuality refers to its referent. These are valuable insights, but…
Psychology is About Processes
Social creativity as a function of agent cognition and network properties: A computer model
Testing the independence of representational change theory processes
Representational Change Theory has proposed two processes, constraint relaxation (CR) and chunk decomposition (CD), that are responsible for restructuring during insight problem solving (Knoblich et al., Citation1999). If these processes are independent (Öllinger et al., Citation2008), then improvements in matchstick arithmetic performance due to instructions that prompt either process should be limited to problems that require that process. In S…
Epistemology (5 works) · Philosophy (4 works) · Cognitive psychology (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology (2 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Cognitive science (2 works) · Cognitive Science and Mapping (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works)