Development of directional responses to sounds in the rat (Rattus norvegicus)

• Published in: Journal of comparative & physiological psychology Vol. 94; no. 5; p. 864
• Main Authors: Potash, M, Kelly, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.1980
• Subjects: Aging; Animals; Auditory Perception; Dominance, Cerebral; Loudness Perception; Motor Activity; Rats; Sound Localization

The first of two experiments was carried out to examine the tendency of rat infants (13-20 days of age) to approach auditory stimulation. Tests were conducted in a circular maze with a central start area and eight response areas at the periphery. Stimuli were played back over a loudspeaker placed be...