Adaptation to the Punishing Effects of Cold Water
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13653254 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Robert J Hamm (Kent State University, corresponding author), David C Riccio (Kent State University) |
| Year | 1968 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 3_suppl |
| Pages | 1249-1254 |
| Publication date | 1968-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.1968.22.3c.1249 |
| PMID | 5665816 |
| OpenAlex | W1965242711 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
In order to investigate the reduction of the punishing effects of a cold-water barrier in an approach-avoidance conflict situation, three groups of rats ( N = 27) were trained to run a straight alley for a reward. After initial approach training the alley was modified by the installation of a water trough in front of the goal. When all groups were tested with 50°F water in the barrier, Ss trained with gradually declining water temperatures in the barrier performed significantly better ( p < .01) than Ss trained with a constant water temperature of 50°F or Ss trained with 95°F water in the trough. The results are related to those of similar experiments using electric shock as the punishing stimulus
Cognitive psychology · Stimulus (psychology · Chemistry · Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |