Operant conditioning applied in hamsters by reinforcement with maze support
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Operant conditioning, cognitive learning, psychological adaptation, (Source: DeCS)Abstract
Objective: To record the behavior of two hamsters when solving a maze using operant conditioning as a method, in order to understand how they learn and adapt to the maze through this type of conditioning and to compare their learning strategies and patterns. Method: Experimental study with trial-and-error scheme, 2 hamsters were used. Conclusion: This study confirms the usefulness of operant conditioning as an effective method to investigate learning and adaptation in hamsters. The results highlight the ability of these rodents to learn and adjust their behavior autonomously, while underscoring the influence of both individual and contextual factors on their learning strategies. These findings not only contribute to knowledge about cognition in hamsters, but also have implications for the design of future studies on behavior and learning in rodents and other animal species.
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