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Behavior modification in the protozoan Stentor was investigated by using a classical conditioning procedure and conventional controls. The phenomenon of learning was not demonstrated in this experiment. Stentor became free-swimming quickly whenever the carmine US was presented, regardless of experimental conditions.
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This research was supported by the University of Nebraska Research Council and by research grant MH 13017-01 from the National Institute of Mental Health.
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Reynierse, J.H., Walsh, G.L. Behavior Modification in the Protozoan Stentor Re-Examined. Psychol Rec 17, 161–165 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393700
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