Tonal sensitivity in the white rat.

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Abstract
The rat was equipped with a pneumograph, wrapped in cheese-cloth, and secured within a set of 3 sound- and light-proof boxes. A quite pure tone, produced by an oscillator, was followed in training by an electric shock administered to the tail. Breathing changes typical of those following the shock were conditioned to the sound for all 6 animals, beginning after 60 to 120 trials. Responses were established to frequencies of 480, 960, and 2,048 d.v. There was evidence the animals could be trained to distinguish the tones. No age differences were found within the limits of the group (2 to 23 mos.).

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