Descriptions: An intermediate stage in memory retrieval

摘要: It is possible to be either vague or precise in the specification of an idea. For many purposes, loose characterizations can perfectly adequate; degree specificity required depends upon purpose characterization and form alternative interpretations. In attempting retrieve information from memory, that precise: just how specific much known being sought; must what else within memory might specified by a weaker characterization. this paper we present semiformal model retrieval based notion variable levels specification. We call description. A description entity collection perspectives, each which way viewing terms previously prototype. The level provided both choice prototype further ways described differs postulate starts with desired as initial records sought memory. This guides search process helps determine suitability retrieved for retrieval. modified intermediate becomes available during cycle. Which are determined encoding these at acquisition. effectiveness descriptions two properties, discriminability constructability. Discriminability ability discriminate among all time Constructability likelihood appropriate will constructed desired.