Abstract
Squirrel monkeys' lever pressing produced by response-independent shock was measured before, and for an extended period following, exposure to a shock-avoidance procedure. Following avoidance training, the frequency of responding increased by multiples of 10 to 50 across subjects and evidence little or no decrement for up to 6 months of postreinforcement testing. Manual responding produced by intense environmental stimulation may be substantially strengthened by a brief history of reinforcement, such that it is sustained over long periods without reinforcement.
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