title: Mouse social recognition and preference.
abstract: Social recognition in mice is represented by a simple pattern of behavior that can be accurately and reliably quantified by trained observers. The paradigm presented in this unit takes advantage of an ethologically relevant phenomenon marked by a vigorous and species-typical sequence of investigatory behaviors that occurs when conspecifics meet. Recognition is noted by decreased investigation of a previously encountered animal.
authors.affiliation: Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center and Emory Medical School, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: James T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Winslow
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D001525:Behavioral Sciences / Q000379:methods*; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D004192:Discrimination, Psychological; D052586:Mating Preference, Animal; D051379:Mice / Q000523:psychology*; D009488:Neurosciences / Q000379:methods*; D009812:Odorants; D021641:Recognition, Psychology; D012903:Smell; D012919:Social Behavior