Journal article
A sensitive period for the maintenance of emotionality in Mongolian gerbils
Abstract
Gerbils reared and continuously housed in cages providing access to shelter respond throughout life to sudden visual stimulation by fleeing, hiding, and foot thumping. In the present 5 experiments with a total of 788 gerbils, Ss reared and housed in cages lacking shelter exhibited this pattern of response to stimulation at 26 and 31 days of age but not at greater ages. During a limited period (Days 30–60 after birth) experience with shelter was …
Authors
Clark MM; Galef BG
Journal
Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, Vol. 93, No. 2, pp. 200–210
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
April 1, 1979
DOI
10.1037/h0077549
ISSN
0021-9940