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A computational theory of working memory

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CHI '96: Conference Companion on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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https://doi.org/10.1145/257089.257117

Published: 18 April 1996 Publication History

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A computational theory of working memory
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Artificial intelligence
    1. Knowledge representation and reasoning
      1. Cognitive robotics
    2. Philosophical/theoretical foundations of artificial intelligence
      1. Cognitive science
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)

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Graf SKinshuk (2010)Using Cognitive Traits for Improving the Detection of Learning StylesProceedings of the 2010 Workshops on Database and Expert Systems Applications10.1109/DEXA.2010.35(74-78)Online publication date: 30-Aug-2010
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