Regularities of source recognition: ROC analysis.
Source memory has become the focus of a growing number of investigations in a variety of fields. An appropriate model for source memory is, therefore, of increasing importance. A simple 2-dimensional signal-detection model of source recognition is presented. The receiver operating characteristics (ROCs) obtained from 3 experiments are then used to test the model. The data demonstrate 3 regularities: convex ROCs, z-ROCs with linear slopes of 1.00, and slightly concave z-ROCs. Two of these regularities support the model. The 3rd requires a revision of the model. This revised model is fitted to the data. The implications of these regularities for other theories are also discussed.
Hilford
Andy
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Department of Psychology, New York University, 6 Washington Place, New York, New York 10003, USA. ah13@nyu.edu
Glanzer
Murray
M
Kim
Kisok
K
DeCarlo
Lawrence T
LT
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001288:Attention; D004193:Discrimination Learning; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D010364:Pattern Recognition, Visual; D012372:ROC Curve; D011932:Reading; D012153:Retention, Psychology; D017603:Signal Detection, Psychological; D013067:Speech Perception