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ERIC Number: EJ689519
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Sep
Pages: 10
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0278-7393
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Effects of Model-Based and Memory-Based Processing on Speed and Accuracy of Grammar String Generation
Domangue, Thomas J.; Mathews, Robert C.; Sun, Ron; Roussel, Lewis G.; Guidry, Claire E.
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, v30 n5 p1002-1011 Sep 2004
Learners are able to use 2 different types of knowledge to perform a skill. One type is a conscious mental model, and the other is based on memories of instances. The authors conducted 3 experiments that manipulated training conditions designed to affect the availability of 1 or both types of knowledge about an artificial grammar. Participants were tested for both speed and accuracy of their ability to generate letter sequences. Results indicate that model-based training leads to slow accurate responding. Memory-based training leads to fast, less accurate responding and highest achievement when perfect accuracy was not required. Evidence supports participants' preference for using the memory-based mode when exposed to both types of training. Finally, the accuracy contributed by model-based training declined over a retention interval.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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