Programmed Alteration of Perceptual and Conceptual Control Over Behavior: Two Papers,

Abstract

Two papers are presented. In the first, discrimination of differing triangles, perceptual stimuli, is established errorlessly in preschool children, where, without the sequence, such discrimination is extremely difficult. In the second paper, the sequence is used to establish conceptual control over behavior. The papers exemplify the 'fading' method, adapted from programmed instruction and derived from animal research. This involves programming the establishment of discrimination without error. The papers also indicate the behavioral similarity between discrimination, perception, and conceptualization. Uses of the procedure for research and training in these areas are suggested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1964
Accession Number
ADA074167

Entities

People

  • Israel Goldiamond

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Behavioral Research
  • Brightness
  • Computer Programming
  • Contracts
  • Contrast
  • Discrimination
  • Errors
  • Instructions
  • Intensity
  • Perception
  • Programmed Instruction
  • Psychology
  • Schools
  • Social Sciences
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Psychology

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  • Theoretical Analysis.