Trait vs. Behavior: the sometimes non-science of learning

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Trait vs. Behavior: the sometimes non-science of learning

Disposition vs. Episode

For Example

Evidence for a Disposition X

Example: a loving act 

Evidence against a Disposition

Ability and Availability

Availability Conditions

Summative vs. Defeasible Characteristics

Examples & Questions

Summative and Defeasible Learning

The Evidence for Learning

Author: Edward G. ROZYCKI 

Email: edrozycki@newfoundations.com

Home Page: http://www.newfoundations.com

 

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