Table 1:
Personality and temperament measurements from BioBehavioral Assessment
| BBA Measurement | Variable Measured | Definition of Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Holding Cage Score | Day 2 Activity | Factor score comprised of the following variables from day 2 of testing: locomotion, not hanging from top/side of cage, environmental explore, eat, drink, crouch |
| Day 2 Emotionality | Factor score comprised of the following variables from day 2 of testing: vocal coo, vocal bark, scratch, threat, lipsmack | |
| Novel Object Response | Novel Object Contact | Mean number of 15-second intervals in which the subject touched novel object during an average 5-minute period during the daytime |
| Temperament Score | Gentle | Factor score comprised of the following temperament ratings: gentle, calm, flexible, curious |
| Vigilant | Factor score comprised of the following temperament ratings: vigilant, not depressed, not tense, not timid | |
| Confident | Factor score comprised of the following temperament ratings: confident, bold, active, curious, playful | |
| Nervous | Factor score comprised of the following temperament ratings: nervous, fearful, timid, not calm, not confident |
For details on factor analyses and methods, see Golub et al. [2009].