A novel multidimensional reinforcement task in mice elucidates sex-specific behavioral strategies
M. G. Kutlu, J. E. Zachry, L. J. Brady, P. R. Melugin, C. Sanders, J. Tat, A. R. Johnson, K. Thibeault, A. J. Lopez, E. S. Calipari
This study introduces a multidimensional reinforcement task in mice to assess sex-specific behavioral strategies, finding females prioritize avoidance over reward seeking while males prioritize reward seeking.
bioRxiv · Jul 2, 2019Animal Behavior & Cognition