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Formation of a discrimination-learning set was investigated in the Pacific bottlenose dolphin over 80 two-choice problems. Although average Trial-2 performance compared well with some primate species, performance level on later trials and on successive blocks of problems did not progressively improve. Spatial separation of stimulus cue and response locus was discussed as a possible contributor to the observed limited performance level.
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This research was supported in part by a grant from Oceanic Institute, Oahu. Appreciation is extended to Sea Life Park, Oahu, for generous use of their facilities.
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Herman, L.M., Beach, F.A., Pepper, R.L. et al. Learning-set formation in the bottlenose dolphin. Psychon Sci 14, 98–99 (1969). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03332723
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