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How does the rearing condition affect play behavior in juveniles?
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?
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?
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?
How do strain differences affect play behavior in rats tested with different partners?
What can be modified by early rearing experiences in regards to play behavior?
What can be modified by early rearing experiences in regards to play behavior?
What is the default condition for the frequency of play in females?
What is the default condition for the frequency of play in females?
At what age does the frequency of playful attacks peak in rats?
At what age does the frequency of playful attacks peak in rats?
In playful defense tactics, what determines the change at puberty in males?
In playful defense tactics, what determines the change at puberty in males?
What can affect the amount of play displayed by animals in studies?
What can affect the amount of play displayed by animals in studies?
Do sex differences in the amount of play behavior exist in all strains of rats?
Do sex differences in the amount of play behavior exist in all strains of rats?
What can cause variability in the magnitude of sex differences in play behavior among rats?
What can cause variability in the magnitude of sex differences in play behavior among rats?
In relation to play behavior, what determines the differentiation between males and females?
In relation to play behavior, what determines the differentiation between males and females?
What happens if newborn males are castrated in terms of their behavior?
What happens if newborn males are castrated in terms of their behavior?
Which statement best describes the default condition in mammals regarding sexual organ system differentiation?
Which statement best describes the default condition in mammals regarding sexual organ system differentiation?
At what stage does hormonal organization of tissues occur?
At what stage does hormonal organization of tissues occur?
What do gonadal hormones like testosterone do in terms of sex-specific differences in behavior?
What do gonadal hormones like testosterone do in terms of sex-specific differences in behavior?
