Department
Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
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.
Keywords
Psychology
Advisor
Robert Slonaker
Date of Award
Summer 1974
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
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
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https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1528
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