Table 3. Mirror test.
Behavioral ethogram for reflective side and back side/control conditions.
Behavior | Description |
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Mirror approach latency | Time (seconds) from beginning of test session until subject has come within approx. 6 inches of the mirror stimulus |
Proximity to mirror | Subject is within arm’s length (approx. 6 in) of the mirror stimulus |
Partner Approach | Subject moves within monkey arm’s length of mate |
Proximity to partner | Subject is within arm’s length of mate and remains for at least 1 second |
Partner contact | Subject and mate's bodies are in contact for at least 1 second. |
Partner withdraw | Subject moves his body so that he is no longer in physical contact with mate |
Movement | Bouts of movement where subject moves entire body at least one body length in continuous motion until immobile for at least 1 second |
Lip smack | Subject makes rapid lip movement accompanied by smacking sound (bout) |
Back Arch and tail lash | Arousal display that includes raising dorsal surface of the back and/or whipping tail side to side |
Tail twine | Subject and mate tails are intertwined at least one full turn for at least 1 second. |
Aggression | Subject grabs, hits, or bites mate as a low intensity display of aggression |
Restraining | Subject reaches for, holds and/or pulls mate. |