Psychology ETDs

Publication Date

6-1-1969

Abstract

When an S is presented with a visual form stimulus and is subsequently required to reproduce or recognize that form after the absence of the physical stimulus, he will be reasonably accurate even though highly complex forms are involved. It would appear, and is generally agreed, that Ss are able to internalize and store some representation of the form in such a way that it is available for later use. Investigation and conjecture into the nature of the processes involved in the internalization and storage of visual form stimuli has a long history in experimental psychology. Since a number of comprehensive reviews of this literature are already in existence (e.g., Daniel, 1968; Hake, 1957; Malloy, 1969; Riley, 1962; Woodworth & Schlosberg, 1954), no attempt will be made here to discuss in detail the large number of early studies on this topic. The present account will emphasize the more general implications of these early investigations for current attempts to develop specific models and theories of the processes involved in memory for form.

Degree Name

Psychology

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Psychology

First Committee Member (Chair)

Henry Carleton Ellis

Second Committee Member

Frank Anderson Logan

Third Committee Member

Douglas Peter Ferraro

Fourth Committee Member

Peder Jack Johnson

Fifth Committee Member

David Wilmot Bessemer

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

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