BEHAVIOR MODELING TRAINING AND GENERALIZATION - INTERACTION OF LEARNING POINT TYPE AND NUMBER OF MODELING SCENARIOS

Two types of learning points (summary label and rule code) were crosse d with either one modeled situation or three modeled situations in a b ehavior modeling training experiment. The dependent variable was degre e of generalization within the experimental context, as measured by a behavioral checklist. The results, based on 80 undergraduate volunteer subjects was a significant, F(1, 76) = 7.94, p < .05, interaction eff ect, attributable entirely to the superiority of the rule code and mul tiple model condition. The implication for training programs wishing t o improve generalization is that a more detailed set of cueing guideli nes (e.g., rule code learning points) enables the trainee to benefit m ore from multiple modeling scenarios than a less detailed set of lingu istic cues.