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Psychotropic Drugs as Behavioral Teratogens.
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Vorhees, Charles V.; And Others – Science, 1979
A test is described in which three psychotropic drugs were evaluated for their effects on pregnant rats. Behavioral changes are given. (SA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Laboratory Experiments
Social Recovery of Monkeys Isolated for the First Year of Life: 1. Rehabilitation and Therapy
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Novak, M. A.; Harlow, H. F. – Developmental Psychology, 1975
This experiment demonstrated that 12-month-old monkeys reared in social isolation developed appropriate species-typical behavior through the use of adaptation, self pacing of visual input and exposure to younger "therapist" monkeys. A critical period of socialization is not indicated in the rhesus monkey. (GO)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Environmental Influences
Infant Abuse and Neglect: Lessons from the Primate Laboratory.
Reite, Martin – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1987
Four studies involving 40 pigtail monkeys are described in which relatively short separation experiences in infancy were associated with evidence of persistent changes in social behavioral function (less sociability, fewer close friends) and immunological function (suppression of lymphocyte proliferation) up to 6 years later. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Development