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The results of classical, instrumental, and operant conditioning in the horseshoe crab are summarized. Although some conditioning occurs, a useful technique has yet to be developed.
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This research was done while the author was on the staff of the IBM Research Center, Yorktown Heights, N. Y. Analysis of the data and writing were partially supported by U. S. Public Health Service Grants MH14955-01 and NB08070-01. The author is indebted to Jean Kirby for her assistance.
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Makous, W.L. Conditioning in the Horseshoe Crab. Psychon Sci 14, 4–5 (1969). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03336394
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