A Complex Diving-For-Food Task to Investigate Social Organization and Interactions in Rats
by
Gruenbaum, Benjamin F.
Title
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A Complex Diving-For-Food Task to Investigate Social Organization and Interactions in Rats
Author
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Gruenbaum, Benjamin F.
Personal Author
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Gruenbaum, Benjamin F.
Publication Information
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Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description
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online resource (629 seconds)
Series
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Behavior
General Note
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Title from resource description page
Abstract
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This protocol describes a method of examining social hierarchy in a rat model. Rats perform a complex diving-for-food task in which they form a distinct hierarchy according to their willingness to dive underwater and swim to obtain a food pellet. This method is used to understand decision making and social relationships among highly social animals in small groups.
Reading Level
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
Subject Term
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Behavior
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | Online Video | 2247886-1001 | XX(2247886.1) | JoVe Video Online |