Undergraduate Honors Theses
Date of Award
Winter 4-10-2020
Program
Psychology
Supervisor
Dr. John Paul Minda
Abstract
The present study investigated the effects of how verbalizable features (easy vs not-easily) are on category learning strategies with respect to the COVIS model, which states there are two competing systems (verbal and implicit) that operate simultaneously when making categorization decisions. A total of 102 undergraduate students took part in the experiment, which was an A-B categorization task conducted in a video game setting. A rule-based approach reflected the verbal system whereas a family resemblance approach reflected the implicit system. The findings partially support the hypothesis and COVIS model in that participants in the easily verbalizable condition were more likely to use a rule-based approach, but no clear evidence was found to support the notion that participants would be more likely to use a family resemblance approach if the features were difficult to verbalize.
Recommended Citation
Syed, Marwan A., "The Effects of Verbalizable Features on Category Learning Strategies" (2020). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 45.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/psychd_uht/45