Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
A spreading-activation theory of semantic processing.
19755.4k citationsAllan M. Collins, Elizabeth F. LoftusPsychological Reviewprofile →
A spreading-activation theory of semantic processing.
1975368 citationsAllan M. Collins, Elizabeth F. LoftusPsychological Reviewprofile →
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This map shows the geographic impact of Allan M. Collins's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Allan M. Collins with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Allan M. Collins more than expected).
Fields of papers citing papers by Allan M. Collins
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Allan M. Collins. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Allan M. Collins. The network helps show where Allan M. Collins may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Allan M. Collins
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All Works
16 of 16 papers shown
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Abrahamson, Dor, Andrea A. diSessa, Paulo Blikstein, et al.. (2006). What's a situation in situated cognition?: a constructionist critique of authentic inquiry. 1015–1021.4 indexed citations
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Collins, Allan M., et al.. (1993). Using Collaborative Reflection To Support Changes in Classroom Practice..5 indexed citations
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Burstein, Mark & Allan M. Collins. (1988). Modeling a Theory of Human Plausible Reasoning.. 21–28.12 indexed citations
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Burstein, Mark, et al.. (1987). Implementing a model of human plausible reasoning. International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence. 185–188.4 indexed citations
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Collins, Allan M. & Albert L. Stevens. (1981). A Cognitive Theory of Interactive Teaching.. Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC).15 indexed citations
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Collins, Allan M. & Elizabeth F. Loftus. (1975). A spreading-activation theory of semantic processing.. Psychological Review. 82(6). 407–428.5402 indexed citations breakdown →
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Collins, Allan M. & Elizabeth F. Loftus. (1975). A spreading-activation theory of semantic processing.. Psychological Review. 82(6). 407–428.368 indexed citations breakdown →
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Collins, Allan M.. (1974). Comparison of Two Teaching Strategies in Computer-Assisted Instruction. Report No. 2885..1 indexed citations
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Collins, Allan M.. (1973). Studies of Human Memory and Language Processing..
Collins, Allan M. & M. Ross Quillian. (1969). Retrieval time from semantic memory. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior. 8(2). 240–247.3 indexed citations
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Martin, Edwin, et al.. (1968). Short-term memory for sentences. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior. 7(2). 560–566.29 indexed citations
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