VARIABLES INFLUENCING COOPERATIVE ESCAPE AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR,

Abstract

Research has shown that the escape and avoidance behavior of a single animal is disrupted by the introduction of a second animal. To a great extent, the operant behavior is replaced with fighting between the animals. The investigation shows that animals given the proper training, and required to engage in a 'cooperative' escape response, will maintain their individual escape behavior when paired, although the disruptive effects of the second animal are not totally eliminated. The study has definite implications for the control of aggression by operantly conditioning alternative behavior. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0688204

Entities

People

  • Anton P. Colasacco
  • Robert W. Taylor
  • Roger E. Ulrich

Organizations

  • Western Michigan University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Cooperation
  • Education
  • Group Dynamics
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Psychology

Readers

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  • Neuroscience
  • Systems Analysis and Design