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The effect of the relationship between the form-classes of the stimulus components in the A-B, C-B transfer paradigm was investigated. Relative to the A-B, C-D paradigm, significant negative transfer was found when A and C were from the same class (both nonsense syllables). When A and C were from different classes (adjectives or geometric figures and nonsense syllables), less negative transfer occurred. The results were interpreted in terms of R-S interference as a source of negative transfer in the C-B paradigm, with the degree of interference being a function of the similarity between the form-classes of the stimuli for the two lists.
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This study is based on a thesis submitted by the first author to the Graduate School, St. Louis University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science degree.
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Olivier, K., Kausler, D.H. Transfer in the A-B, C-B paradigm as a function of stimulus class. Psychon Sci 5, 47–48 (1966). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03328273
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