[Interpretation/Core] Lambda

[Interpretation/Core] Lambda

Aliases

• Lambda
• L
• lambda

Definition

Lambda is the ratio between pure-form responses and the rest of the responses. In interpretation it is used as an indicator of how much the protocol simplifies, economizes, or restricts processing.

Interpretation

• High Lambda often marks a simpler, more economical, or more defensive style.
• In protocols of sufficient length, high Lambda may accompany avoidance, field reduction, or simplified handling of the stimulus.
• Very low Lambda may be associated with greater complexity, but also with overinclusion or excessive openness.

Cautions

• If R is low, high Lambda may reflect guardedness more than a stable style.
• Low Lambda is not automatically a strength; if resources are weak, it may coexist with inefficiency.
• Zd, W:D:Dd, EB, EA, D, and AdjD should be reviewed with it.

Cross References

• [Interpretation/Lower Section/Core] Core
• [Interpretation/Core] R
• [Interpretation/Core] EA
• [Interpretation/Core] EB
• [Interpretation/Processing] W:D:Dd
• [Interpretation/Processing] W:M
• [Coding/FQ] FQ
• [Coding/Determinants] F

Evidence Note

• Detailed source comparison is stored in internal provenance notes.