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Lecture 5: Hormone-Induced Changes in Play Behavior

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How does the rearing condition affect play behavior in juveniles?

Decreases the amount of play initiated

Has no effect on play behavior

Alters the defense tactics used during play

Increases the amount of play initiated (correct)

What is the effect of hormones on brain wiring in juveniles reared in different conditions?

Hormones do not affect brain wiring

Hormones only affect females' brain wiring

Hormones wire up the brain in a sex-differentiated manner (correct)

Hormones increase overall brain activity

Which strain of rats shows the most defense tactics of evasion during play?

Male Wistar

Female Sprague Dawley

Male Long Evans

Male Sprague Dawley (correct)

How do strain differences affect play behavior in rats tested with different partners?

Each strain retains its strain-typical preference irrespective of the partner's strain Signup and view all the answers

What can be modified by early rearing experiences in regards to play behavior?

The amount of play initiated Signup and view all the answers

What is the default condition for the frequency of play in females?

Low frequency (male typical levels depend on testosterone exposure) Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the frequency of playful attacks peak in rats?

41-45 days Signup and view all the answers

In playful defense tactics, what determines the change at puberty in males?

Testosterone exposure in the perinatal period Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the amount of play displayed by animals in studies?

The partner with whom they are tested Signup and view all the answers

Do sex differences in the amount of play behavior exist in all strains of rats?

No, sex differences are only found in specific strains Signup and view all the answers

What can cause variability in the magnitude of sex differences in play behavior among rats?

Rearing conditions Signup and view all the answers

In relation to play behavior, what determines the differentiation between males and females?

Hormonal differences Signup and view all the answers

What happens if newborn males are castrated in terms of their behavior?

They exhibit female behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the default condition in mammals regarding sexual organ system differentiation?

The female is the default condition Signup and view all the answers

At what stage does hormonal organization of tissues occur?

Early in development Signup and view all the answers

What do gonadal hormones like testosterone do in terms of sex-specific differences in behavior?

They organize male organ systems Signup and view all the answers