Abstract
We examined the effect of context on the learning of spatial coding in four experiments. Two partially overlapping sets of stimuli, which had the very same stimulus–response spatial coding, were presented in unique contexts. Results show contextual locking—that is, response times to the very same item in a more common context (80%) were significantly shorter than those in a less common context (20%). Contextual locking was obtained both when the context was more salient (Experiments 1 and 2) and less salient (Experiments 3 and 4). In addition, results were obtained even when contextualization seemed less necessary (Experiments 2 and 4). Binding of information to context is discussed in relation to chunking, transfer effects, and practical applications pertaining to professional training.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 410-431 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 3 Mar 2016 |
Keywords
- Binding
- Context
- Implicit
- Memory
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physiology
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- General Psychology
- Physiology (medical)