ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
Rat
;
Exploratory behaviour
;
Stereotyped behaviour
;
Hole-board
;
dl-Amphetamine
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract 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.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00426711
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