Prolonged learning and split-brain cats.
Science
; 169(3948): 889-92, 1970 Aug 28.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-5432587
ABSTRACT
A definite relation is shown between interhemispheric transfer and speed of learning. Split-brain cats were trained in a variety of discriminations, and the success or failure of interhemispheric transfer was evaluated with regard to rate of learning. When interhemispheric transfer succeeds, learning time is normal; when interhemispheric transfer fails, learning time is prolonged, becoming at least twice that of normal. Retention is also poor in those animals that exhibit prolonged learning. A normal learning curve appears to be the product of interaction between both cerebral hemispheres during learning.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Transfer, Psychology
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Brain
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Learning
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Science
Year:
1970
Type:
Article