Nocturnality as a defensive behavior in the rat : an analysis in terms of selective association between light and aversive stimulation

Research that tests the assumption that nocturnality in the rat serves as a defensive function is presented. The results of four experiments are discussed.

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Published in:The Psychological record 1992-04, Vol.42 (2), p.221-253
Main Authors: LESTER, L. S, FANSELOW, M. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal
Animal behavior
Biological and medical sciences
Conditioning
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Learning. Memory
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Rodents
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Summary:Research that tests the assumption that nocturnality in the rat serves as a defensive function is presented. The results of four experiments are discussed.
ISSN:0033-2933
2163-3452
DOI:10.1007/BF03399599