A Test of the Neo-Behaviouristic Theory of Extinction

A test between Moltz's and Deutsch's theory of extinction was devised. Animals were trained to go to the same goal-box via two different paths. Then they were divided into two groups. The first found the goal-box empty, the second found the entrance into the goal-box blocked. The choices of the animals on the next trial were observed. The results are those predicted by Deutsch.

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