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|January 1, 1977

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Anomalous transfer (AT) is explained by relational learning, not stimulus structure. McGonigle and Jones

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Area of Science:

Cognitive psychology
Perception
Learning theory

Background:

Dodwell's explanation of anomalous transfer (AT) posits relational discriminations among stimuli varying in orientational salience.
McGonigle and Jones challenged this, suggesting stimulus structure (Garner) and rejecting Hubel-and-Wiesel type retinal receptive fields.
They reported findings where AT failed to occur under specific conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To re-evaluate Dodwell's relational discrimination model of anomalous transfer (AT).
To address McGonigle and Jones' critique regarding stimulus structure and AT.
To clarify the conditions under which AT is predicted by the relational model.

Main Methods:

Theoretical analysis of anomalous transfer (AT) models.

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Critique of McGonigle and Jones' interpretation of AT and stimulus structure.

Examination of predictions made by the relational discrimination model versus stimulus structure accounts.

Main Results:

The relational discrimination model does not predict AT under the specific conditions reported by McGonigle and Jones.
This indicates a misunderstanding of the relational model's predictions by McGonigle and Jones.
The relational model offers precise predictions for AT occurrence, unlike stimulus structure explanations.

Conclusions:

Anomalous transfer (AT) is best explained as a result of relational learning, not solely stimulus structure.
The relational model accurately predicts AT under specific conditions, offering a more robust explanation.
The nature of underlying neural units (e.g., Hubel-and-Wiesel type) is secondary to the principle of relational learning in explaining AT.