CONTINUITY THEORY REVISITED - REJECTED FOR WRONG REASONS

被引:13
作者
WOLFORD, G
BOWER, GH
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关键词
continuity theory of discrimination learning; overlearning reversal effect; reevaluation of Spence's model; research with rat;
D O I
10.1037/h0028221
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
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04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
Presents a simulation of the original K. W. Spence discrimination model using 400 rats. Both the overlearning reversal effect and reversals being faster than nonreversals are shown to be within the scope of the model without modification. Both findings had previously been considered as evidence against any continuous, nonselective theory of discrimination learning. (26 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1969 American Psychological Association.
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