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Pigeons obtaining food by pecking a key and rats obtaining food by pressing a lever were exposed to continuous electric shock of variable intensity. After each response, the intensity of the shock increased by ΔI mA. Between responses, intensity decreased at R mA/minute. With several values of R, all animals responded at R/ΔI responses/minute.
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Rachlin, H., Loveland, D. Titration of punishment. Psychon Sci 22, 39–40 (1971). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03335927
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