Abnormal behaviour in laboratory monkeys (2004)

Crockett, C. M.

Abstract

The success of inanimate environmental enrichment in controlling severe behaviour disorders [such as self-injurious behaviour] has been limited, although a few studies suggest some benefits. Providing tactile social contact is comparatively more successful in reducing abnormal behaviour in some monkeys but is not an option for all research protocols. .. Maximizing monkeys' opportunities for tactile social contact with conspecifics, especially while still juvenile, is the most successful deterrent to abnormal behaviour.