Individualized Target Training Facilitated Transfer of Group Housed Capuchin Monkeys ) to Test Cubicles and Discrimination of Targets on Computer Touch Screens.

Animals in captivity often experience fear, anxiety and aggression during non-voluntary procedures, leading to adverse behaviors and ineffective outcomes for both animals and caretakers. Negative reinforcement and punishment, often due to ignorance regarding animal learning, can hurt animal welfare. However, voluntary participation through positive reinforcement training (PRT) can decrease stress related to these procedures and increase desired behaviors.