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In a 6-ft runway, rats were given 15 shock-escape trials, or none, followed by various transfer conditions. Shock-escape followed by thirst-motivated training resulted in response suppression which was unaffected by a view of water from the runway, was not due to reduced attraction to water, and was not an exclusive function of prior shock experience.
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This study was supported by Grant MH-6607(A) from the National Institute of Mental Health. The research was conducted with the facilities of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
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Babb, H., Leask, J.K. Response suppression after transfer from shock-escape to thirst-motivated training. Psychon Sci 14, 23–24 (1969). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03336405
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