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Preferences for varying rates of auditory stimulation were compared for three groups: (a) older Ss of average IQ, (b) younger Ss of average IQ, and (c) older retarded Ss. All possible pairs of eight different auditory rates, consisting of differing numbers of tones per 10-sec period, were presented. Younger Ss of average IQ showed a greater preference for the highest rates of stimulation than the older Ss. Preferences of older retardates were more similar to younger Ss.
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Appreciation is expressed to Dr. G. Barber (Erie, Pennsylvania School System), Mr. R. Bacher (Vallonia Industries, Pa.), Dr. G. Frisk and Mr. J. OMara (Western State School and Hospital, Pa.), Dr. J. Hall (Polk State School and Hospital, Pa.), and Mr. R. Wick (Meadville, Pennsylvania School System) for help in procuring Ss for this experiment and unpublished pilot work.
Please address correspondence concerning this experiment to the third author. The first two authors performed this experiment as part of an undergraduate independent study.
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Leri, J.E., Lesswing, N.J. & Elias, M.F. Relation of mental ability to preference for varying rates of auditory stimulation. Psychon Sci 17, 80–81 (1969). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03336454
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