Spontaneous pattern discrimination in the rat: A further analysis

Abstract One of two visual stimulus patterns was presented to 24 male albino rats for a 10-min session. Following a 2 min intersession interval, Ss received an additional 10-min exposure either to the same or a different pattern. The activity scores were recorded for both sessions. The major finding...
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Abstract One of two visual stimulus patterns was presented to 24 male albino rats for a 10-min session. Following a 2 min intersession interval, Ss received an additional 10-min exposure either to the same or a different pattern. The activity scores were recorded for both sessions. The major findings were: (a) a significant pattern preference, (b) no significant “novelty” effect, and (c) a significant decrease in activity over sessions. Ausführliche Beschreibung