Habit formation in frogs.

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Investigated the process of habit formation in 3 different species of frogs (Rana clamata, R. sylvatica, and R. virescens). The study was carried out at 2 different places, and involved different number of frogs. All the frogs were kept in a single cage. The feeding behavior of the frogs was kept under constant observation for 4 wks, and their food consisted of a variety of insects. Observations revealed that the frogs belonging to the 3 different species learned to avoid disagreeable objects, e. g., earthworms treated with chemicals, in 4 to 7 trials. Such habits persisted for at least 10 days. It has been concluded that the greater the variety of situations that are successfully met in an animal's life by a specialized neuro-muscular mechanism, the more rapid may be the formation of habits involving the mechanism. The results have also been used to classify the animals in terms of their intelligence and instincts. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

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