Individual Differences in Word Fusion: A Methodological Analysis

Abstract

It was recently discovered that when word components such as 'lanket' and 'banket', both derived from blanket, are presented one to each ear, the components may perceptually fuse into the word, but there are large individual differences in fusion rates. These differences may indicate differences in how people process information and therefore may be of considerable theoretical and practical significance. The present research correlated different measures of fusion in an attempt to determine the nature of the basic phenomenon.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018043

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  • Don R. Lyon
  • Steven W. Keele

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  • University of Oregon

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