Theories Contrasted: Rudy's Variability in the Associative Process (V.A.P.) and Martin's Encoding Variability Page: 39
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could be handled by either Martin's theory, Rudy's theory,
or a gestalt point of view.
Martin would say that the A -23 B, Al23-Br condition
had not only shifters, but nearly an equal number of non-
shifters. The poorer performance of this group could be
a reflection of both shifters' and nonshifters' performances
combined. However, the fact that the analysis of covariance
on this condition turned up no significant differences
between shifters and nonshifters on second-list transfer
performance tends to weaken this interpretation's plausi-
bility.
Rudy would say that the multiple elements of the A13-B,
A 23-Br condition were each contributing to negative trans-
fer. The single-element second-list stimulus conditions
would have fewer first-list associations to re-pair. In
other words, Rudy suggests that the key to performance lies
in the nature of the first- and second-list stimuli--Martin,
in the combined performance of shifters and nonshifters.
The results of this experiment find both Martin's and
Rudy's theories not so much incorrect as incomplete.
Martin's theory in particular handles trends found in
A123-B, Ai-Br conditions. But the more complex condition,
A -B, A1Br is only partly handled by either Martin (who
correctly predicts some spontaneous shifting in encoding
cues) or Rudy (whose additive associative interference con-
cepts can plausibly interpret the significantly heightened
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Fuhr, Susan R. Theories Contrasted: Rudy's Variability in the Associative Process (V.A.P.) and Martin's Encoding Variability, thesis, December 1976; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503837/m1/44/?rotate=90: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .