Primary stimulus generalization effect in latent extinction of latent acquisition

Abstract

After latent acquisition training placements to reward in the goalbox of a straight runway, Ss received latent extinction training placements to nonreward in either the runway goalbox or a distinctive goalbox. Control groups received either latent acquisition training only or neither type of training. Running speed data from a single test trial provided evidence for the operation of primary stimulus generalization in producing latent acquisition and latent extinction effects.