Stimulus Response

Synopsis: Looks at reflex actions and learned reactions in five stages, using animal examples: 1) exploring stimuli - reactions of piglets to artificial udders; 2) detection - use of sight by battery hens to explore an open environment, use of smell by pigs and sound by sheep; 3) co-ordination - calves reacting to a sudden stimulus but not to a repeated one - shows classical conditioning and trial-and-error learning; 4, 5) effectors and response - monitors stress in cattle and intensively reared piglets. Additionally shows the need of animals to be actively involved in activities.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 33 min.
Year of production: 1995
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £10.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Reviewed by John A Barker in ‘Journal of Biological Education’ Vol 29 No 2 (Summer 1995), pp155-6.
A separate version entitled LET’S ASK THE ANIMALS is suitable for younger children

Available as part of a DVD compilation FARM ANIMALS AND US at a charge of £5.00 from CWF
Documentation: Accompanying notes.
Uses: Ages 14 and up.
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: animal behaviour; psychological investigation; reflexes

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