Advances in the study of behavior. Volume 7 / edited by Jay S.Rosenblatt ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rosenblatt, Jay S.

Series:

Advances in the study of behavior ; v. 7.

Advances in the study of behavior ; v. 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animal behavior.

Human behavior.

Psychology, Comparative.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (413 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Academic Press, c1976.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

ADVANCES IN THE STUDY OF BEHAVIOR VOL 7

Contents:

Front Cover; Advances in the Study of Behavior, Volume 7; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Contents of Previous Volumes; Chapter 1. Maturation of the Mammalian Nervous System and the Ontogeny of Behavior; I. Introduction; II. Origins of the Central Nervous System; III. Cerebellum: Intrinsic Connections and Inherent Growth Mechanisms Underlying Locomotor Behavior; IV. Cerebral Cortex: Extrinsic Connections and CNS Organization; V. Limbic System Structures: Illustrations of Neuronal Plasticity in Development; VI. Final Comments; References

Chapter 2. Functional Analysis of Masculine Copulatory Behavior in the RatI. Introduction; II. Description of Copulation; III. Initiation of Copulation; IV. Genital Events during Copulation; V. Temporal Patterning of Copulation; VI. Accumulation of Ejaculatory Potential; VII. The Postejaculatory Interval; VIII. Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Sexual Receptivity and Attractiveness in the Female Rhesus Monkey; I. Introduction; II. Scoring of Behavior; III. Changes in Receptivity during the Menstrual Cycle; IV. Changes in Receptivity during Long Summer Cycles

V. Hormonal Correlates of Sexual ReceptivityVI. Partner Preferences and Female Receptive Behavior; VII. Sexual Attractiveness in the Female Rhesus Monkey; VIII. Chemical Analysis of Vaginal Secretions; IX. Relative Effectiveness of Vaginal Secretions and Synthetic Pheromone; X. Plasticity in the Male's Response to Odor Cues; XI. Progesterone and Female Attractiveness; XII. Odor Cues in Sexual Arousal and Performance; References; Chapter 4. Prenatal Parent-Young Interactions in Birds and Their Long-Term Effects; I. Introduction; II. Aspects of Incubation Behavior

III. Aspects of Embryonic DevelopmentIV. Effects of Embryonic Stimuli on Behavior of the Incubating Bird and the Onset of Chick Care; V. Effects of Parental Stimuli during Incubation on Survival and Behavior of the Embryo and Newly Hatched Chick; VI. Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 5. Life History of Male Japanese Monkeys; I. Introduction: The Social Structure of Japanese Monkeys; II. Renunciation of the Natal Troop; III. Approach to and Joining of the Troop; IV. Longevity and Mortality; V. Discussion and Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. Feeding Behavior of the Pigeon

I. IntroductionII. Control of Food and Water Intake and the Regulation of Body Weight; III. Hunger in the Pigeon: Behavioral Responses to Food Deprivation; IV. The "Consummatory Response" of Eating in the Pigeon; V. Feeding Behavior Patterns; VI. Oropharyngeal and Postingestional Control of Eating; VII. Brain Mechanisms and Feeding Behavior in the Pigeon; VIII. Trigeminal Deafferentation and Feeding Behavior; IX. Implications for the Study of Vertebrate Feeding Behavior; X. Conclusions: "Sensory" Versus "Motivational" Mechanisms and the Neural Control of Feeding; References; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-73836-0

9786611738365

0-08-058268-0

OCLC:

476215149