Effects of Knowledge of Results and Spacing of Practice Trials in Training of Control of Binocular Rivalry

Abstract

Ss in 4 experimental groups practiced under binocular rivalry control instructions of “Slow rate” and “Rapid rate” for a total of 2 min. each on 10 successive test sessions. The effects of distribution of practice and knowledge of results (KR) on the increase of control of binocular rivalry were investigated using a 2 by 2 factorial design. All experimental groups except the massed practice group with no KR showed significant decreases of slow rate, increases of rapid rate and, consequently, significant increases of control of binocular rivalry. The increase of such control with practice was facilitated significantly by spacing but was most dramatically affected by KR.