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An examination of the effects of accuracy+rate versus accuracy+observing response training methods on matching-to-sample performance.

Abstract

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The relative efficacy of training procedures emphasizing accuracy versus those which add a rate criterion is a topic of debate. The desired learning outcome is fluent responding, assessed by measures of retention, endurance, stability, and application. The current study examined the effects of these two procedures on fluency outcomes using a matching-to-sample paradigm to train participants to match English to Japanese characters. An explicit FR-3 observing response was added to an accuracy-only condition to assess the extent to which it may facilitate learning. Total time spent responding in practice drills in accuracy-only conditions was yoked to total time spent in drills achieving rate aims in accuracy+rate (AR) conditions. One participant clearly demonstrated superior fluency outcomes after AR training while another displayed superior endurance and stability outcomes after such training. The remaining two participants did not demonstrate significantly different fluency outcomes across conditions.

Degree

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Grantor dc:publisher
University of North Texas
Year dc:date
2007

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Anderson, Jesse
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Glenn, Sigrid S., 1939-
  • Ellis, Janet
  • Rosales Ruíz, Jesús

Subjects

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Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • Public
  • Copyright
  • Anderson, Jesse
  • Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
Language dc:language
English

Identifiers

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Identifier
oclc: 174239710
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3708/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc3708
OAI identifier oai:identifier
info:ark/67531/metadc3708

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Anderson, Jesse. An examination of the effects of accuracy+rate versus accuracy+observing response training methods on matching-to-sample performance.. University of North Texas, 2007. https://doi.org/10.12794/metadc3708