Enhanced distress vocalization through selective reinforcement

Science. 1966 Jan 21;151(3708):352-4. doi: 10.1126/science.151.3708.352.

Abstract

Eighteen Peking ducklings were imprinted and tested for their tendency to emit distress calls during the presentation and withdrawal of the imprinted stimulus. A subsequent arrangement in which each distress vocalization led to a 5-second presentation of the imprinted stimulus resulted in an enhanced tendency to emit distress calls.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Behavior, Animal*
  • Poultry*
  • Reinforcement, Psychology*