consistent mapping

a condition of a search task in which a given stimulus is either (a) always a target or (b) always one of the distractor stimuli among which the target is embedded: It is never a target at one time and a distractor at another. Consistent mapping usually produces a much more efficient search performance. Compare varied mapping.

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November 22nd 2024

selective agent

a factor in the environment that exerts selection pressure and brings about natural selection.