Publications

Behavioral effects of handling rabbits in infancy

Handling of pups increased open-field activity.

Year Published: 1973Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Denenberg, V. H., Wyly, M. V., Burns, J. K. et al. 1973. Behavioral effects of handling rabbits in infancy. Physiology and Behavior 10, 1001-1004.

Early stimulation of rodents: a critical review of present interpretations

The perceived benefits of early stimulation of rodents is questioned.

Year Published: 1973Animal Type: Rodent

Citation: Daly, M. 1973. Early stimulation of rodents: a critical review of present interpretations. British Journal of Psychology 64, 435-460.

Diurnal changes in plasma testosterone and studies on plasma corticosteroids in non-anaesthetized male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Authors evaluated plasma corticosteroid concentrations in male rhesus macaques who were trained to enter voluntarily a restraining apparatus and permitted venipuncture without showing signs of stress. Basal cortisol values were 30% lower than previously reported for different, untrained animals.

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Michael, R. P., Setchell, K. D. R., Plant, T. M. 1974. Diurnal changes in plasma testosterone and studies on plasma corticosteroids in non-anaesthetized male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Endocrinology 63, 325-335.

Sexually aroused self-aggression in a socialized, adult male monkey

An abnormal but apparently successful sexual posture was observed in an adult male rhesus monkey in which the subject bit its hands and leg in the process of dismounting. This behavior followed each of several mounts but ceased toward the...

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Maple, T. L., Erwin, J., Mitchell, G. 1974 . Sexually aroused self-aggression in a socialized, adult male monkey. Archives of Sexual Behavior 3, 471-475.

Heart rate in caged rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)

Heart rate of single-housed subjects increased coincident with human activity in the animal room, reaching peaks during feeding and cleaning.Heart beats/min measured via telemetry:Basal [before entering room] 138 +/- 25Person enters room: 150 +/- 25Person taps cage: 216 +/- 285...

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Malinow, M. R., Hill, J. D., Ochsner, A. J. 1974. Heart rate in caged rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Laboratory Animal Science 24, 537-540.

Frustration and self-aggression in social isolate rhesus monkeys

Self-aggression is often elicited by frustration.

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Gluck, J., Sackett, G. 1974. Frustration and self-aggression in social isolate rhesus monkeys. Journal of Abnormal Psychology 83, 331-334.

Consistency and variability in the behavior of mature, isolation-reared, male rhesus macaques

Very useful photographic documentation of typical behavioral disorders shown by socially deprived rhesus macaques.

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate

Citation: Fittinghoff, N. A., Lindburg, D. G., Gomber, J. et al. 1974. Consistency and variability in the behavior of mature, isolation-reared, male rhesus macaques. Primates 15, 111-139.

Reduction of the behavioral effects of aversive stimulation by the presence of companions

Results and studies to date suggest that the presence of companions can reduce both the magnitude and frequency of reaction to aversive or stressful stimuli.

Year Published: 1974Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: All/General

Citation: Epley, S. W. 1974. Reduction of the behavioral effects of aversive stimulation by the presence of companions. Psychological Bulletin 81, 271-283.

Interaction motivates attraction: Rats are fond of fondling

In 3 separate experiments, 110 male albino Sprague-Dawley rats were given the opportunity to approach either a tethered stimulus rat or a responsive human hand. Ss were very attracted to the other rats but, when allowed to become familiar with...

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Rat, Rodent

Citation: Werner, C., Latane, B. 1974. Interaction motivates attraction: Rats are fond of fondling. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 29, 328-334.

Spontaneous death in rabbits resulting from gastric trichobezoars

Hairball formation in humans occurs most frequently in emotionally disturbed females below the age of 30. It is possible that individual caging of rabbits over long periods of time could affect their psychological health and bring about abnormal grooming habits,...

Year Published: 1974Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Wagner, J. L., Hackel, D. B., Samsell, A. G. 1974. Spontaneous death in rabbits resulting from gastric trichobezoars. Laboratory Animal Science 24, 826-830.