Sequential Order and Perceived Frequency of Occurrence of Equally Frequent Stimuli

Sequential Order and Perceived Frequency of Occurrence of Equally Frequent Stimuli

A series of experiments were performed to explore a possible phenomenon whereby Ss when forced to state an opinion, reported that the first of two equally frequent, generally sequential stimuli, occurred more often than the second. A learning theory basis for such a phenomenon was offered, and sugge...

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Published in:Perceptual and motor skills Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 795 - 801
Main Authors: Strickland, Lloyd H., Katz, Arnold E., Stifler, Lawrence T. P.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-12-1964
Perceptual and Motor Skills, etc
Subjects:
Decision Making
Humans
Learning
Old Medline
Reinforcement (Psychology)
LEARNING
DECISION MAKING
REINFORCEMENT (PSYCHOLOGY)
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Summary:A series of experiments were performed to explore a possible phenomenon whereby Ss when forced to state an opinion, reported that the first of two equally frequent, generally sequential stimuli, occurred more often than the second. A learning theory basis for such a phenomenon was offered, and suggestions for additional systematic examination of it were made.
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ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/pms.1964.19.3.795