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Behavioral momentum and multiple stimulus control topographies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 September 2001

William J. McIlvane
Affiliation:
E. K. Shriver Center for Mental Retardation, Psychological Sciences Division, Waltham, MA 02452 {wmcilvane; wdube}@shriver.org www.shriver.org
William V. Dube
Affiliation:
E. K. Shriver Center for Mental Retardation, Psychological Sciences Division, Waltham, MA 02452 {wmcilvane; wdube}@shriver.org www.shriver.org

Abstract

We have analyzed many discrimination learning difficulties as reflecting multiple stimulus control topographies (SCTs). Nevin & Grace's analysis offers new variables to consider in the design of stimulus-control shaping procedures and cross-setting generalization of newly established behavior. A multiple-SCT perspective also suggests that fixed-trial discrimination procedures may offer advantages for reconciling momentum theory and partial reinforcement extinction effects.

Type
Brief Report
Copyright
© 2000 Cambridge University Press

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