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Data fitting and detection theory: reply to Massaro and Oden (1995)
1Department of Psychology, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.
Summary
Pitt (1995) refutes Massaro and Oden's (1995) claims by demonstrating their criticisms of detection theory were unfounded. The fuzzy logical model of perception (FLMP) may not fully capture lexical context effects.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psycholinguistics
- Speech Perception
Background:
- D. W. Massaro and G. C. Oden (1995) contested M. A. Pitt's (1995) interpretation of data, arguing it supported independence rather than interactivity.
- Their argument relied on the fuzzy logical model of perception (FLMP) and critiques of detection theory analyses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address and refute criticisms by Massaro and Oden regarding Pitt's (1995) data analysis.
- To re-evaluate the applicability of the fuzzy logical model of perception (FLMP) to lexical context effects.
Main Methods:
- Re-examination of detection theory analyses previously criticized by Massaro and Oden.
- Critique of the fuzzy logical model of perception's (FLMP) data-fitting demonstrations.
Main Results:
- Massaro and Oden's criticisms of detection theory analyses were found to be unfounded.
- Pitt's analysis questions the fuzzy logical model of perception's (FLMP) capacity to model lexical context effects accurately.
Conclusions:
- The original interpretation of the data supporting interactivity remains valid.
- The fuzzy logical model of perception (FLMP) may have limitations in explaining lexical context effects in speech perception.