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The present experiment investigated clustering and free recall when alternative clustering cues were available in the same word list. Specifically, the list composition allowed 5 to cluster items in associatively related pairs, rhyming pairs, or both. Associative clustering was chosen overwhelmingly. Further, though rhyming was used as a cue for clustering, the effect was clear only when there were no other nonsubjective cues. The incidence of rhymed clustering was considerably reduced when another, stronger, organizational basis was available.

14 Ss were given the 6 strongest associates to stimulus words chosen from the Kent-Rosanoff list and asked to estimate the frequency with which each associate occurred. The results indicate a striking tendency for Ss to match the obtained norms throughout the portions of the hierarchy tested. Ability to match the correct rank of the response was best for primary and secondary associations.

Effect of presentation schedule on transfer after successive discrimination training in humans.