Vocalization

Mark S Blumberg; Greta Sokoloff

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195162851.003.0035

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Vocalization

Mark S Blumberg and Greta Sokoloff

The Behavior of the Laboratory Rat

Oxford University Press

09/30/2004

DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195162851.003.0035

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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the contexts, mechanisms, and suggested functions of rat vocalizations. Topics discussed include frequency and temporal characteristics of vocalizations, environmental contexts associated with ultrasonic vocalizations, anatomical considerations, functional significance of ultrasonic vocalizations, and the vocalizing rat as a model of human psychological disorders.

psychological disorders

laboratory rats

ultrasonic vocalizations

rat vocalizations

temporal characteristics

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Title: Subtitle: Vocalization
Creators: Mark S Blumberg
Greta Sokoloff
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: The Behavior of the Laboratory Rat
DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195162851.003.0035
Publisher: Oxford University Press; New York
Language: English
Date published: 09/30/2004
Academic Unit: Psychological and Brain Sciences; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Biology
Record Identifier: 9984070291902771

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