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An efficient new method of discrimination training is described which has several advantages over older free-operant and discrete-trials procedures. Illustrative data on reversal learning in pigeons and goldfish are presented.
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This work was supported by Grants MH 23294 and NS 06890 from the Public Health Service.
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Woodard, W.T., Bitterman, M.E. A discrete-trials/fixed-interval method of discrimination training. Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation 6, 389–392 (1974). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03200385
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