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. 2021 Jan 5;11:524833. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.524833

TABLE 2.

Behavior patterns scored during acute social defeat exposure.

Behavior Definition
Attacking A lunge at the CD-1 dominant male mouse with physical contact occurring
Avoiding; actively maintaining distance from the CD-1 dominant male Directed movement away from the CD-1 dominant male mouse at walking speed, occurring before direct contact with the respective individual
Chasing Following the fleeing CD-1 dominant male mouse at running pace
Mounting Standing with two forepaws on the back of the CD-1 dominant male mouse, frequently resembling male-female copulation
Scouting An attempt (stretched-attend posture or exploring at walking speed) to determine whether the threat (the CD-1 dominant male mouse) is still present
Flight Directed movement away from the CD-1 dominant male mouse at running pace
Submissive upright posture Standing on the hind legs, raising the forelimbs and presenting the belly to the threat (the CD-1 dominant male mouse)
Attacks received Being jumped at by the CD-1 dominant male mouse with physical contact occurring
Chasing received Being followed by the CD-1 dominant male mouse at running pace
Mounts received Receiving the two forepaws of the CD-1 dominant male mouse on the back
Inactivity The absence of any other behavior listed above