Stimulus Selection and A “Modified Continuity Theoryrdquo;1

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter presents the data which support contention that stimulus selection is a potent effect, even in experimental situations allow considerable control over schedules of stimulation and reinforcement to S exposed. Yet, it questioned whether or not such demand an “attentional” interpretation. A theoretical alternative suggested “modified continuity theory” discussed, new presented for this approach appears offer relatively unique account. Although at time theory must be regarded as especially tentative incomplete, opportunity will taken suggest its potential usefulness interpreting several phenomena have been search integration. There are number common procedures evaluating degree focusing selection. Perhaps most obvious involves comparison learning exhibited some when only relevant cue available, compared condition there additional cues. The presence cues reduces apparent amount learned indicate