Journal article
Social transmission of food preferences: An adaptation for weaning in rats
Abstract
Comparison of the extent of social influence on the feeding site selection of 24 adult and 58 weanling domesticated rats revealed that social interaction was a far more potent factor in determining the diet selection of weanlings than of adults. The social transmission of diet preferences is discussed as an adaptation of greatest importance during the weaning period.
Authors
Galef BG
Journal
Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, Vol. 91, No. 5, pp. 1136–1140
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
October 1, 1977
DOI
10.1037/h0077387
ISSN
0021-9940