RECOMBINATIVE GENERALIZATION OF SUBWORD UNITS USING MATCHING TO SAMPLE

Abstract

The purpose of the current study was to develop and test a computerized matching‐to‐sample (MTS) protocol to facilitate recombinative generalization of subword units (onsets and rimes) and recognition of novel onset—rime and onset—rime—rime words. In addition, we sought to isolate the key training components necessary for recombinative generalization. Twenty‐five literate adults participated. Conditional discrimination training emerged as a crucial training component. These findings support the effectiveness of MTS in facilitating recombinative generalization, particularly when conditional discrimination training with subword units is used.