{ Learner Performance Analysis }
CPResearch conducts a wide variety of behavioral research to support the development of command performance.
{ Instructional Design }
CPResearch uses a combination of behavioral research and educational program evaluation findings to optimally fit instructional designs to learner need and provider readiness.
{Organizational Implementation}
CPResearch has been involved in educational program evaluation since its founding, investigating ways to conceptualize and measure the adult learning process.
{ Selected Publications }
Books
Cianciolo, A. T., & Sternberg, R. J. (2004). Intelligence: A brief history. Malden, MA: Blackwell.
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Antonakis, J., Cianciolo, A. T., & Sternberg, R. J. (Eds.). (2004). The nature of leadership. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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Articles
Cianciolo, A. T., Grigorenko, E. L., Jarvin, L., Gil, G., Drebot, M., & Sternberg, R. J. (2006). Practical intelligence and tacit knowledge: Advancements in the measurement of developing expertise. Learning & Individual Differences, 16(3), 235-253.
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Ackerman, P. L., & Cianciolo, A. T. (2002). Ability and task constraint determinants of complex task performance. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 8(3), 194-208.
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Ackerman, P. L., & Cianciolo, A. T. (2000). Cognitive, perceptual speed, and psychomotor determinants of individual differences during skill acquisition. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 6 (4), 259-290.
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Ackerman, P. L., & Cianciolo, A. T. (1999). Psychomotor abilities via touchpanel testing: Measurement innovations, construct, and criterion validity. Human Performance, 12 (3/4), 231-273.
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Book Chapters
Cianciolo, A. T. & Evans, K. M. (in press). Distributed communities of practice. To appear in J. Lee & A. Kirlik (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Engineering. New York: Oxford University Press.
Cianciolo, A. T., Evans, K. M., DeCostanza, A. H., & Pierce, L. G. (in press). Trust in distributed military operations. To appear in N. Stanton (Ed.), Trust in Military Teams. Surrey, England: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Cianciolo, A. T., Matthew, C., Wagner, R. K., & Sternberg, R. J. (2006). Tacit knowledge, practical intelligence, and expertise. In K. A. Ericsson, N. Charness, P. Feltovich, & R. Hoffman (Eds.), Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance (pp. 613-632). New York: Cambridge University Press.
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Cianciolo, A. T., Antonakis, J., & Sternberg, R. J. (2004). Practical intelligence and leadership: Using experience as a “mentor”. In D. V. Day, S. Zaccaro, & S. Halpin (Eds.), Leader development for transforming organizations - Growing leaders for tomorrow (pp. 211-236). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
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Conference Proceedings
Evans, K. M., Cianciolo, A. T., Hunter A. E., & Pierce, L. G. (2010). Modeling interpersonal trust in distributed command and control teams. Proceedings of the 15th International Command and Control Research & Technology Symposium. Santa Monica, CA.
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Cianciolo, A. T. (2008). Further investigations of Army Lifelong Learning: An enhanced assessment framework. Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, & Education Conference (I/ITSEC). Orlando, FL.
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Cianciolo, A. T., LaVoie, N., Lauper, U., & Foltz, P. (2008). Emerging concepts in interagency coordination training. Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, & Education Conference (I/ITSEC). Orlando, FL.
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Cianciolo, A. T. (2007). U.S. Army lifelong learning: Program assessment metrics and initial results. Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training, Education, & Simulation Conference (I/ITSEC). Orlando, FL.
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Cianciolo, A. T., Cianciolo, D., Prevou, M. I., & Morris, R. F. (2007). Using digital storytelling to stimulate discussion in Army professional forums. Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training, Education, & Simulation Conference (I/ITSEC). Orlando, FL. Best Paper Nominee
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Cianciolo, A. T., Heiden, C. G., Prevou, M. I., & Psotka, J. (2005). Evaluating Army structured professional forums: Innovations in understanding and evaluating effectiveness. Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training, Education, & Simulation Conference (I/ITSEC). Orlando, FL.
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Cianciolo, A. T., & Sanders, W. R. (2005). A task analysis of U.S. Army war-gaming: Implications for assessing the performance of combined arms task force battle staffs. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 49th Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL.
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Reports
Cianciolo, A. T., Grover, J., Bickley, W. R., & Manning, D. (2011). Problem-based learning: Instructor characteristics, competencies, and professional development (Research Report No. 1936). Arlington, VA: U. S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Cianciolo, A. T., LaVoie, N., Foltz, P., & Pierce, L. G. (2009). Augmented performance environment for enhancing interagency coordination in stability, security, transition, and reconstruction (SSTR) operations (Tech. Rep. 1246). Arlington, VA: U. S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Cianciolo, A. T. (2008). Program Evaluation Metrics for U.S. Army Lifelong Learning Centers (LLCs): Extension to Military Operational Specialty (MOS)-Based LLCs (Study Report No. 2008-05). Arlington, VA: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Cianciolo, A. T. (2007). Program evaluation metrics for U.S. Army Lifelong Learning Centers (Technical Report No. 1196). Alexandria, VA: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Cianciolo, A. T., Heiden, C., & Prevou, M. I. (2006). Assessing Army professional forums: Metrics for effectiveness and impact (Research Report No. 1862). Alexandria, VA: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Cianciolo, A. T., & Sanders, W. R. (2006). Wargaming effectiveness: Its conceptualization and assessment (Technical Report No. 1178). Alexandria, VA: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
