Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2026
Thesis Type
Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Committee Member(s)
Angie Van Arsdale
Justin Han
Stephanie Trauschke
Abstract
This study examined the effects of stimulus disparity on Chinese characters. Participants were taught Sets of similar and dissimilar characters using a Pre-test–teaching–Post-Test format with stimulus fading supports. Acquisition was measured by sessions to mastery. Results showed that dissimilar Sets were learned more efficiently than similar Sets. Error patterns include repeated use of the same responses across stimuli, and errors within sets. These findings suggest that similarity may slow acquisition and more errors may occur during early learning.
Recommended Citation
Duan, Siyi, "The effects of stimulus disparity on acquisition of Chinese language Learning" (2026). Thesis Projects. 63.
https://scholarship.rollins.edu/mabacs_thesis/63
Rights Holder
SIYI DUAN
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons
