A theory of criterion setting with an application to sequential dependencies

Describes 3 models (the linear additive learning model, the exponential additive learning model, and the independent trace model) of sequential effects in psychophysical tasks. These models were tested using data from a study by W. S. Verplack et al . The models appear to be most consistent with the...

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Published in:Psychological review 1984-01, Vol.91 (1), p.68-111
Main Authors: Treisman, Michel, Williams, Thomas C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Auditory Perception
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Human
Mathematical Modeling
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychometrics. Statistics. Methodology
Psychophysical Measurement
Signal Detection (Perception)
Statistics. Mathematics
Theories
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Summary:Describes 3 models (the linear additive learning model, the exponential additive learning model, and the independent trace model) of sequential effects in psychophysical tasks. These models were tested using data from a study by W. S. Verplack et al . The models appear to be most consistent with the independent trace model in which the momentary value of the criterion is modified by memory traces, an independent trace being retained for each relevant past event. On this basis, a theory of criterion setting is developed: A long-term process determines an initial value for the criterion, and 2 short-term processes adjust the criterion to match current changes in the expected probabilities of signals and to maximize the information transmitted by the S's responses. The theory is applied to results in the literature. (65 ref)
ISSN:0033-295X
1939-1471
DOI:10.1037/0033-295X.91.1.68