Behavioral momentum and multiple stimulus control topographies
William J. McIlvane a1andWilliam V. Dube a1 a1 E. K. Shriver Center for Mental Retardation, Psychological Sciences Division, Waltham, MA 02452
{wmcilvane; wdube}@shriver.orgwww.shriver.org
Abstract
We have analyzed many discrimination learning difficulties as reflecting multiple stimulus control topographies (SCTs). Nevin & Grace's analysis offers new variables to consider in the design of stimulus-control shaping procedures and cross-setting generalization of newly established behavior. A multiple-SCT perspective also suggests that fixed-trial discrimination procedures may offer advantages for reconciling momentum theory and partial reinforcement extinction effects.
