A Comparison of Match-to-Sample and Respondent Training of the Blocking Effect in Equivalence Classes

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Main Author:	Brown, Kristopher J.
Language:	English
Published:	Youngstown State University / OhioLINK 2014
Subjects:	Behavioral Psychology Behavioral Sciences Psychology Stimulus equivalence Blocking Match-to-sample training Respondent-type training
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1403280691

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ysu14032806912021-08-03T06:25:31Z A Comparison of Match-to-Sample and Respondent Training of the Blocking Effect in Equivalence Classes Brown, Kristopher J. Behavioral Psychology Behavioral Sciences Psychology Stimulus equivalence Blocking Match-to-sample training Respondent-type training Blocking occurs when previous conditioning with one stimulus reduces, or blocks, conditioning to a second stimulus when the stimuli are later presented as a compound. Basic research has suggested blocking may occur during equivalence class formation. Although both match-to-sample and respondent-type training are procedures used to facilitate emergent relations, research on blocking within equivalence classes has only been conducted using match-to-sample procedures. Since the two procedures are based on different types of conditioning, information on the presence of blocking in respondent-type equivalence classes would contribute to a more coherent explanation of equivalence class formation. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to compare match-to-sample and respondent-type training for their susceptibility to blocking in three-member equivalence classes. Results for the four participants who formed equivalence classes in the match-to-sample condition were mixed, with some displaying evidence of blocking and others displaying the formation of four-member equivalence classes. The two participants who formed equivalence classes in respondent-type training both showed the inclusion of the stimulus used in the blocking preparation and subsequent formation of four-member equivalence classes. Results are discussed with regard to implications for applied practitioners and directions for future research. 2014-06-23 English text Youngstown State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1403280691 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1403280691 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic	Behavioral Psychology Behavioral Sciences Psychology Stimulus equivalence Blocking Match-to-sample training Respondent-type training
spellingShingle	Behavioral Psychology Behavioral Sciences Psychology Stimulus equivalence Blocking Match-to-sample training Respondent-type training Brown, Kristopher J. A Comparison of Match-to-Sample and Respondent Training of the Blocking Effect in Equivalence Classes
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title_short	A Comparison of Match-to-Sample and Respondent Training of the Blocking Effect in Equivalence Classes
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A Comparison of Match-to-Sample and Respondent Training of the Blocking Effect in Equivalence Classes

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