Evaluating models of recognition memory using first- and second-choice responses

Journal of Mathematical Psychology

Volumn 55, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 251-266

  Kellen, David ^a   Klauer, Karl Christoph ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FREIBURG   (Germany)

Author keywords

Discrete state models; Hybrid models; Recognition memory; Second choice responses; Signal detection theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 79960030694     PISSN: 00222496     EISSN: 10960880     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmp.2010.11.004     Document Type: Article

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