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Aggressive Behaviors of Paired Rodents in an Avoidance Context

Aggressive Behaviors of Paired Rodents in an Avoidance Context AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS OF PAIRED RODENTS IN AN AVOIDANCE CONTEXT by FRANK A. LOGAN 1) and ROBERT BOICE 2) 3) (Dept. of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.) (With 13 Figures) ( Rec. 25-XI-1968 ) Direct assault in rats is characterized by brief bouts of leaps and rolls with kicking and occasional nipping (BARNETT, 1963). Actual fighting is usually preceded by displays of threat postures which may prevent attack and foster survival of the species (LORENZ, 1966). Moreover, SCOTT & FREDERICSON ( I95 I ) conclude that aggression is based on "aversion" rather than "appetite". In a potential conflict situation, threat behaviors in many species effect a compromise between the alternatives of fleeing and fighting (e.g., BLURTON-JONES, lo6o). This conflict produces stereotyped postures in a variety of animals (HINDE, 1966). Ritualized posturings, movements, and noises in rodents, especially in Norway rats, have been well documented. Threat behaviors in rats include teeth chattering, piloerection, turning of the flank, arching of the back, and peculiarly deliberate prancing (BARNETT, 1963 ; CALHOUN, 1962). As the dominance of one rat becomes evident, the other rat displays submissive behaviors; he may lie on his side with his eyes partially closed (BARNETT, http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Behaviour Brill

Aggressive Behaviors of Paired Rodents in an Avoidance Context

Logan, Frank A.; Boice, Robert
Behaviour , Volume 34 (3): 161 – Jan 1, 1969
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© 1969 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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10.1163/156853969X00044
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AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS OF PAIRED RODENTS IN AN AVOIDANCE CONTEXT by FRANK A. LOGAN 1) and ROBERT BOICE 2) 3) (Dept. of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.) (With 13 Figures) ( Rec. 25-XI-1968 ) Direct assault in rats is characterized by brief bouts of leaps and rolls with kicking and occasional nipping (BARNETT, 1963). Actual fighting is usually preceded by displays of threat postures which may prevent attack and foster survival of the species (LORENZ, 1966). Moreover, SCOTT & FREDERICSON ( I95 I ) conclude that aggression is based on "aversion" rather than "appetite". In a potential conflict situation, threat behaviors in many species effect a compromise between the alternatives of fleeing and fighting (e.g., BLURTON-JONES, lo6o). This conflict produces stereotyped postures in a variety of animals (HINDE, 1966). Ritualized posturings, movements, and noises in rodents, especially in Norway rats, have been well documented. Threat behaviors in rats include teeth chattering, piloerection, turning of the flank, arching of the back, and peculiarly deliberate prancing (BARNETT, 1963 ; CALHOUN, 1962). As the dominance of one rat becomes evident, the other rat displays submissive behaviors; he may lie on his side with his eyes partially closed (BARNETT,

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Published: Jan 1, 1969

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