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Chater, Nick, Vitányi , Paul M. B. and Stewart, Neil, 1974-. (2001) Universal generalization and universal inter-item confusability. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Vol.24 (No.4). pp. 659-660. ISSN 0140-525X

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We argue that confusability between items should be distinguished from generalization between items. Shepard's data concern confusability, but the theories proposed by Shepard and by Tenenbaum & Griffiths concern generalization, indicating a gap between theory and data. We consider the empirical and theoretical work involved in bridging this gap.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Psychology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Perception -- Testing, Pattern perception, Form perception
Journal or Publication Title:	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
ISSN:	0140-525X
Date:	August 2001
Volume:	Vol.24
Number:	No.4
Page Range:	pp. 659-660
Identification Number:	10.1017/S0140525X01270083
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
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