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Symmetric, on-continuum discrimination training was carried out with three orientations of a three-dimensional object. The ensuing generalization testing revealed that orientation of a three-dimensional object constitutes a dimension of stimulus generalization in much the same way as do less complex continua, i.e., wavelength of light, line tilt, etc.
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This study is based in part on a thesis presented by the second author to the Graduate School, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MA degree.
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Lumsden, E.A., Pullen, M.R. Object orientation as a dimension of stimulus generalization. Psychon Sci 18, 149–150 (1970). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332347
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