Table 1. Sequential Partner Preference.
Behavioral Ethogram.
Subject's behavior | Description | Measure per trial |
---|---|---|
Contact | Subject touches test cage (with any part of the body except tail) | Frequency |
Latency to contact | Latency to first contact with the test cage or stimulus animal during each trial | Duration* |
Location | Subject's location in the home cage | Frequency |
Subject initiated behavior |
Description | Measure per trial |
Lipsmack | Lip movement with smacking sound | Presence/Absence |
Chest rub | Rubbing chest area with hand or cage | Presence/Absence |
Tail-lash/Arch back | Animal arches back, wags tail | Presence/Absence |
Vocalization | Animal engages in calling behavior | Presence/Absence |
Time in seconds, approximation was obtained by multiplying interval number by 15