Enhancement of contrast as composite habit.

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“Enhancement of contrast is noted as a bias occurring in judgments made of individuals belonging to 2 overlapping groups. This bias is derived from the learning theory principle of stimulus generalization as a function of similarity. An experimental analogue is tested, in which 2 similarity groups of nonsense syllables are associated with a partially overlapping series of loci on a spatial continuum. At stages of incomplete learning the predicted enhancement of contrast or exaggeration of difference between the 2 similarity groups of syllables is found. The principle is discussed in terms of social stereotypes, and as an illustration of the equivalence of perceptual and behavioral languages for describing the results of experience.” (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

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