Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Spring 1971
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
Committee Chair
Larry M. Sparks
Second Committee Member
V. Gerald Reed
Third Committee Member
Donald R. Shrupe
Abstract
Forty-eight rats were divided into 8 groups; four were maintained under normal conditions and the other four under sensory deprivation and tested at o, 3, 6, and 9 days after condition institution. The response was placing the head through a hole in the operant chamber and the stimulus (0, 1.2, 4, or 12 Vac) was contingent upon the response. Analysis ot variance disclosed significant differences (p<.01) between the deprived and the non-deprived groups at days 6 and 9; and a significant interaction between deprivation condition and time of test. No differences were shown between the stimulus intensities indicating that the stimulus did not have a reinforcing effect.
Recommended Citation
Fulwiler, Robert Lea, "Sub-aversive Response Contingent Foot Shock as a Positive Reinforcer" (1971). All Master's Theses. 1618.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1618
Language
English
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