Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Peter Moller, PhD
Second Advisor
James Gordon, PhD
Academic Program Adviser
Diana Reiss, PhD
Abstract
Darkness was used as a positive reinforcer in 14 Gnathonemus petersii fish in an object discrimination task. One subject showed a significant learning response. This study provides preliminary support for the use of darkness as positive reinforcement in weakly electric fish and presents potential areas of interest for future study.
Recommended Citation
Kincaid, Amber Lea D., "Darkness as a Positive Reinforcer in Weakly Electric Fish" (2018). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/338