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Confidence ratings were collected in a continuous paired-associate learning task in which items were presented three times each. Analysis of Type 2 operating characteristics showed no difference in the discriminability of correct responses from errors after one vs two reinforcements. Increasing confidence ratings across trials were attributable to a shift in criterion.
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This research was supported by Grant MH 13950 to the second author from the National Institute of Mental Health. The work was performed while the first author was a National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University.
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Bernbach, H.A., Bower, G.H. Confidence ratings in continuous paired-associate learning. Psychon Sci 21, 252–253 (1970). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332469
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