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Gambling pigeons

Gambling pigeons

In this video, we’re going to consult with rats and pigeons.

We’ll ask for their help to shed light on the power of punishments on choice behaviours, and how they’re actually three times more potent than rewards!

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Research Methods in Psychology: Using Animal Models to Understand Human Behaviour

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