The Performance of X-Ray Irradiated and Non-Irradiated Rhesus Monkeys Before, During, and following Chronic Barbiturate Sedation

Rt, Davis; Aa, Mcdowell; Ma, Grodsky; Jp, Steele

doi:10.1080/00221325.1958.10532402

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“…Out of eight Australian parrot species sampled, the only two that did not use their feet in feeding also failed a string-pulling task (Magat & Brown, 2009, but see Krasheninnikova, 2013), whereas the best string-pullers were those that were more lateralized; that is, they had a strong preference to use either their left or right foot. Because lateralization of limbs reflects cerebral lateralization, it offers a promising avenue for research into the relationship between brain and behavior (Magat & Brown, 2009)—one that does not require such traditional methods as lesioning or radiation (e.g., Christensen & Pribram, 1977; Davis et al, 1958; Harlow & Settlage, 1948).…”

Section: Ecology Evolution and Anatomymentioning

confidence: 99%

The string-pulling paradigm in comparative psychology.

Jacobs¹,

Osvath²

2015

Journal of Comparative Psychology

105

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String pulling is one of the most widely used paradigms in comparative psychology. First documented 2 millennia ago, it has been a well-established scientific paradigm for a century. More than 160 bird and mammal species have been tested in over 200 studies with countless methodological variations. The paradigm can be used to address a wide variety of issues on animal cognition; for example, what animals understand about contact and connection as well as whether they rely on perceptual feedback, grasp the functionality of strings, generalize across conditions, apply their knowledge flexibly, and possess insight. Mammals are typically tested on a horizontal configuration, birds on a vertical one, making the studies difficult to compare; in particular, pulling a string vertically requires better coordination and attention. A species' performance on the paradigm is often influenced by its ecology, especially concerning whether limbs are used for foraging. Many other factors can be of importance and should be considered. The string-pulling paradigm is easy to administer, vary, and apply to investigate a wide array of cognitive abilities. Although it can be and has been used to compare species, divergent methods and unclear reporting have limited its comparative utility. With increasing research standards, the paradigm is expected to become an even more fundamental tool in comparative psychology.

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Section: Ecology Evolution and Anatomymentioning

confidence: 99%

The string-pulling paradigm in comparative psychology.

Jacobs¹,

Osvath²

2015

Journal of Comparative Psychology

105

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“…Only transitory performance changes corresponding to the period of radiation malaise could be detected. The same animals were retested approximately 4 months later and the performance of the irradiated 5s was similar to that of the controls (Davis, McDowell, Grodsky, & Steele, 1958).…”

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Behavioral effects of ionizing radiations: 1955-61.

Furchtgott¹

1963

Psychological Bulletin

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A review of the rapidly increasing literature. The conclusions included: (a) Mammals irradiated pre- or neonatally show relatively permanent deficits in several behavioral domains, such as learning, motor functions, mating, etc. (b) Some investigators report that even small doses affect neural functions and consequently CR acquisition while other find no effects even with large doses. (c) Radiation, however, may be an UCS in avoidance conditioning. Also, several motivational variables are affected. (d) Except for vision where the results are equivocal the data on sensory functions are scant. (e) There is little evidence for long-term human changes. (f) It is emphasized that radiation may be a potentially useful tool in several areas. (195 ref.)

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The Effects of Ionizing Radiation on the Nervous System

Gangloff¹,

Hug²

1965

Advances in Biological and Medical Physics

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The Performance of X-Ray Irradiated and Non-Irradiated Rhesus Monkeys Before, During, and following Chronic Barbiturate Sedation

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

The string-pulling paradigm in comparative psychology.

The string-pulling paradigm in comparative psychology.

Behavioral effects of ionizing radiations: 1955-61.

The Effects of Ionizing Radiation on the Nervous System

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