An automated method for studying exploratory and stereotyped behaviour in rats

A technique is described for studying exploratory as well as stereotyped behaviour in rats using an automated hole-board. Both visual and automated recordings can be employed using the technique. Hole dipping is monitored automatically using an infra-red detector system. Repetitive patterns of hole-...

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Published in:Psychopharmacology 1977-01, Vol.52 (3), p.271-277
Main Authors: Makanjuola, R O, Hill, G, Maben, I, Dow, R C, Ashcroft, G W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amphetamines - pharmacology
Animals
Behavior - drug effects
Exploratory Behavior - drug effects
Humans
Male
Rats
Research Design
Stereotyped Behavior - drug effects
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Summary:A technique is described for studying exploratory as well as stereotyped behaviour in rats using an automated hole-board. Both visual and automated recordings can be employed using the technique. Hole dipping is monitored automatically using an infra-red detector system. Repetitive patterns of hole-dipping are used as parameters of stereotyped behaviour while the more random patterns of hole-dipping are used as parameters of exploration. There was a high significant correlation between the records of hole-dipping behaviour as recorded visually and automatically. There was also a high significant correlation between the measures of repetitiveness/randomness of hole-dipping behaviour from automatic and visual recordings. The pattern and levels of hole-dipping conformed with expectations both as regards changes with time and with increasing doses of dl-amphetamine.
ISSN:0033-3158
1432-2072
DOI:10.1007/BF00426711