ABSTRACT
Metatheory and research strategy are inseparable components of a paradigm of psychological science. The defensive half of the present essay begins with a defense of information-processing theory and a strong inference research strategy in psychological inquiry. The basic assumptions of this paradigm are described and briefly illustrated. Previous criticisms and alternatives are evaluated and found either lacking or restatements of the same paradigm. The offensive half of the essay illustrates the usefulness of the paradigm in the study of speech perception.
