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A method for determining sensory thresholds in turtles is described using an aversive behavioral paradigm. Relatively large stimulus intensity effects on both latency and amplitude of the response are demonstrated.
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Granda, A.M., Matsumiya, Y. & Stirling, C.E. A method for producing avoidance behavior in the turtle. Psychon Sci 2, 187–188 (1965). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03343398
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