| Symmetrical generalization decrements: configural stimulus processing in human contingency learning. | |
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PMID: 19122057 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Models of associative learning differ in their predictions concerning the symmetry of generalization decrements. Whereas Pearce's (1994) configural model predicts the same response decrement after adding elements to and after removing elements from a previously trained stimulus, elemental models, such as the replaced elements model and Harris's (2006) model, anticipate more of a decrement for removing than for adding elements. In three contingency learning experiments, we manipulated the motion and the spatial arrangement of colored dots in order to induce configural or elemental processing by perceptual grouping. The results reliably showed symmetrical decrements for the added and removed groups. The manipulations of the stimuli had no effect on stimulus processing. This is in line with Pearce's configural model, but it is at variance with the elemental models and previous studies. |
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Authors:
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Anna Thorwart; Harald Lachnit |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Learning & behavior Volume: 37 ISSN: 1543-4494 ISO Abbreviation: Learn Behav Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-05 Completed Date: 2009-04-28 Revised Date: 2011-01-24 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101155056 Medline TA: Learn Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 107-15 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany. anna.thorwart@staff.uni-marburg.de |
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Adolescent Adult Analysis of Variance Association Learning* Discrimination Learning* Female Generalization (Psychology)* Humans Male Middle Aged Problem Solving Recognition (Psychology)* Reference Values Young Adult |
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