Sniffy, The Virtual Rat

Synopsis

A virtual rat laboratory environment, using a digital rat for exploring the principles of shaping and partial reinforcement in operant conditioning, using a digital rat. Sniffy mimics a caged rat and can be conditioned to perform up to 15 behaviours.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Multimedia; Computer software. PC Windows or Apple Macintosh. Download from http://psychology.wadsworth.com/sniffy

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £20.99 (inclusive) Mac single user 1999 sale: £21.99 (inclusive) PC single user

Notes

Free trial available.

Documentation

Accompanying 120-page laboratory manual.

Subjects

Psychology

Keywords

operant conditioning; psychology experiments; rats

Credits

Writer

Jeff Graham; Lester Krames; Tom Alloway

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

Wadsworth Publishing Company

Distributor

Name

Thomson Learning

Email

info@itpuk.co.uk

Web

http://www.thomsonlearning.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7497 1422

Fax

020 7497 1426

Address

Berkhsire House
168-173 High Holborn
WC1V 7AA