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Generalization gradients along the angularity dimension were examined following training to a vertical white line. During training and test the surround color remained green or black. Half of the Ss received nondifferential training; half received differential training to presence v s absence of the line. Differential training produced steeper gradients than nondifferential training; surround color and type of training interacted to influence gradient slope.
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This paper is based upon a thesis submitted by the second author in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MA degree at Kent State University, 1966.
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Baron, M.R., Bresnahan, E.L. The effect of chromatic surround upon generalization along an angularity dimension in pigeons. Psychon Sci 15, 9–10 (1969). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03336168
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03336168