Avoidance Learning and Species-Specific Defense Reactions (SSDRs) in Animals
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What is the purpose of avoidance training in animals?
To determine which Species-Specific Defense Reaction (SSDR) is successful at avoiding an aversive stimulus.
What happens when a particular SSDR is found to be ineffective?
It is suppressed through punishment, such as a close call with death.
How does punishment influence SSDR selection?
Punishment is responsible for the selection of appropriate SSDRs until aversive stimuli are avoided.
According to SSDR theory, how do animals learn to avoid aversive stimuli?
Animals learn to avoid more quickly with responses that are part of their SSDR repertoire or similar to SSDRs.
Give an example of a successful SSDR in rats during avoidance training.
Rats can rapidly learn to run a wheel to avoid shock.
What is an example of an ineffective SSDR for rats in avoidance training?
Rats have a difficult time learning to avoid shock by rearing on their hind legs.
