Cognitive Assessment and the Media
- Author(s):
- Oltman, Philip K.
- Publication Year:
- 1983
- Report Number:
- RR-83-10
- Source:
- ETS Research Report
- Document Type:
- Report
- Page Count:
- 15
- Subject/Key Words:
- College Board, Cognitive Processes, Information Processing, Media Research, Psychological Testing, Television
Abstract
The present-day information environment is heavily saturated with electronic media. What are the properties of these media, and how does massive exposure to them affect the cognitive functioning of the audience? These and related issues are reviewed, and some implications for cognitive assessment are suggested. (15pp.)
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