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Similarity effects in backward recognition masking.

H J Kallman, D W Massaro

    Journal of Experimental Psychology. Human Perception and Performance
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Auditory backward recognition masking effects depend on mask/test tone similarity. Similarity effects are caused by interference within synthesized auditory memory, not preperceptual stores.

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    Area of Science:

    • Auditory perception
    • Psychology
    • Cognitive science

    Background:

    • Auditory backward recognition masking (ABRM) describes how a masker sound can block perception of an earlier test sound.
    • Previous research suggests mask/test tone similarity may influence ABRM, but findings are inconsistent.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate reliable demonstration of mask/test tone similarity effects in ABRM.
    • To determine the specific stage of auditory information processing responsible for these similarity effects.

    Main Methods:

    • Three experiments were conducted, varying mask/test tone similarity and backward masking intervals.
    • Experiment 3 manipulated the masking interval and the interference with synthesized auditory memory.

    Main Results:

    • Similarity effects in ABRM were inconsistently observed across participants in initial experiments.
    • Experiment 3 confirmed that similarity effects are specifically caused by interference within synthesized auditory memory, not preperceptual stores.

    Conclusions:

    • Masker interference with synthesized auditory memory, influenced by stimulus similarity, is the primary mechanism behind similarity effects in ABRM.
    • These findings clarify the processing stages involved in auditory masking and have implications for both auditory and visual masking research.

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