An Information-Processing Analysis of Reinforcement in Children's Discrimination Learning.

Estes, Katherine W.

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Publication Date: 1976

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An Information-Processing Analysis of Reinforcement in Children's Discrimination Learning

Estes, Katherine W.

Child Development, 47, 3, 639-647, Sep 76

The information load analysis of a discrimination-learning situation was studied by comparing speed of learning with a conventional reinforcement procedure and an inseparable reinforcer. Results showed more rapid learning by 4- to 6-year-olds with the inseparable reinforcer on earlier problems in a series and greater effect on more difficult discriminations. (Author/JMB)

Descriptors: Discrimination Learning, Kindergarten Children, Reinforcement, Time Factors (Learning)

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