Individual difference predictors of learning and generalization in perceptual learning

Given appropriate training, human observers typically demonstrate clear improvements in performance on perceptual tasks. However, the benefits of training frequently fail to generalize other tasks, even those that appear similar trained task. A great deal research has focused task characteristics influence extent which learning generalizes. less is known about what might predict considerable individual variations performance. As such, we conducted an differences study identify basic cognitive abilities and/or dispositional traits individual’s ability learn tasks learning. We first showed rate and asymptotic level achieved two different (motion direction odd-ball texture detection) are correlated across individuals, as degree immediate generalization observed at a learned. This indicates there indeed consistent abilities. then several associated with (e.g., simple reaction time; sensitivity punishment) flexibility; openness experience) suggest difference relationships may provide possible targets for future intervention studies meant increase generalization.