The role of visual feedback in detecting and correcting typing errors: A signal detection approach

This study examined the role of external information in monitoring language production. In a typing-to-dictation task, participants were deprived all or part visual feedback. Data analyzed using signal detection theory (SDT) applied to multi-component framework. Results showed that removing affected correction typing errors more than their conscious (Exps 1, 2). Reinstating partial (positional information) increased rates but not level full information, independently probability error 2, 3). Analysis SDT parameters while manipulating informativeness for both and errors, treated this change differently two tasks. We discuss implications results, generally, utility SDT, theories control