The Huron University College Journal of Learning and Motivation
Article Title
Geometrical and Spatial Cues
Abstract
Two guinea pigs (cavia porcellus) used as subjects were tested based on choice of geometrical (intra-maze) cues or spatial (extra-maze) cues when searching for food. They were trained in a rectangular box over 13 trials to learn where a treat was placed and then they were tested in a triangular box with 3 rotations to test whether they choose to rely on geometrical cues or spatial cues. Results were not significant and showed no preference for choice of cues. One guinea pig 2/3 of rotation preferred to rely on geometrical cues and the other relied 2/3 times on spatial cues. This leads to 3/6 choices for geometry and 3/6 choices for spatial which amounts to 50% for each cue.
Recommended Citation
Viau, Josée
(2007)
"Geometrical and Spatial Cues,"
The Huron University College Journal of Learning and Motivation: Vol. 45:
Iss.
1, Article 20.
Available at:
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/hucjlm/vol45/iss1/20