24 CFW mice were trained in a newly developed wheel-running apparatus for avoidance learning in mice. Scrambled shock could be delivered through a ball bearing which supports the shaft of the wheel. Responses were defined as rotation of the wheel quarter, half, and full turn for three groups. Animals quickly developed the running response under a nondiscriminated avoidance schedule in all groups. These findings are consistent with previous data for rats.
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