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range-frequency theory  

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  • Range-frequency theory is a model of the psychological evaluation of stimuli in context developed by psychologist Alan Parducci. It posits that when a stimulus is rated alongside other stimuli, its rating will depend in part on where it ranks among the stimulus set. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Range-Frequency Theory]

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