Methods for Studying Symbolic Behavior and Category Formation: Contributions of Stimulus Equivalence Research.

Wilkinson, Krista M.; McIlvane, William J.

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ERIC Number: EJ637773

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Publication Date: 2001

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Methods for Studying Symbolic Behavior and Category Formation: Contributions of Stimulus Equivalence Research.

Wilkinson, Krista M.; McIlvane, William J.

Developmental Review, v21 n3 p355-74 Sep 2001

Describes a methodology that may offer an operationalized model that allows empirical analysis of paired associate versus symbolic learning. Presents an operational definition of the phenomenon in question and why it might be useful to model the phenomenon. Illustrates distinct advantages offered within this approach to scholars interested in symbolic functioning and its development. (Author/SD)

Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Children, Classification, Learning Processes, Linguistic Theory, Models, Psycholinguistics, Symbolic Language, Symbolism

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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