Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Date of Award
Summer 1974
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
Advisor
Robert Slonaker
Abstract
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) were used in an investigation of superstitious responding under conditions of negative reinforcement. A 5.000 Hz tone at high intensity was first established as an aversive stimulus for gerbils. The tone was then presented non-contingently to six Ss in an environment conducive to the production and measurement of superstitious responding. One S was observed to perform superstitious escape behavior after three sessions.
Recommended Citation
Pierce, Kent A., "Superstitious Responding in Mongolian Gerbils Maintained by the Non-Contingent Presentation of a Negative Reinforcer" (1974). Master's Theses. 1528.
DOI: 10.58809/XTRZ9413
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1528
Rights
© 1974 Kent A. Pierce
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