| Abstract: | Walter Kintsch is cited for his contributions to the analysis of text memory. His seminal research led a generational change from the field of verbal learning and memory to the complex questions of text comprehension and memory. The research proposed a theoretical model that was supported by a spectrum of innovative empirical results and was further developed to illuminate important applications in education and instruction. Kintsch developed the methodological tools for analyzing text content that have been pivotal in allowing other investigators to follow his lead into the area. A biography of Kintsch is provided, along with a selected bibliography of his work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
