Abstract

Squirrel monkeys were maintained in a dark chamber for from four to 39 continuous days. When light was used as a reinforcer, a high rate of lever pressing, inversely proportional to the duration of light per response, was obtained. An extreme reluctance to consume food or water in total darkness was observed. The complete absence of light is apparently an aversive stimulus condition for this species.

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