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Dual coding is a theory of cognition introduced by [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Paivio|Allan Pavio]] in late 1960s. This theory suggests that there are **two distinct subsystems** contributing to cognition: one is specialized **for language** and verbal information, and the other **for images** and non-verbal information. According to Pavio, | Dual coding is a theory of cognition introduced by [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Paivio|Allan Pavio]] in late 1960s. This theory suggests that there are **two distinct subsystems** contributing to cognition: one is specialized **for language** and verbal information, and the other **for images** and non-verbal information. According to Pavio, | ||
- | * "//Human cognition is unique in that it has become specialized for dealing simultaneously with language and with nonverbal objects and events.//"(()) | + | * "//Human cognition is unique in that it has become specialized for dealing simultaneously with language and with nonverbal objects and events.//"(([[http://expresslanka-ebook.blogspot.com/2011/02/mental-representations-dual-coding.html|Paivio, Allan. Mental Representations: A Dual Coding Approach. Oxford University Press, 1990.]])) |
===== What is dual coding theory? ===== | ===== What is dual coding theory? ===== |