Rats spontaneously show categorical responses toward familiar or unfamiliar conspecifics in a habituation-dishabituation task using multiple habituation stimuli
Shiomi Hakataya, Makiko Kamijo, Genta Toya, Hiroki Koda, Kazuo Okanoya
This study shows rats can spontaneously categorize familiar and unfamiliar conspecifics using a habituation-dishabituation task with multiple stimuli.
bioRxiv · Sep 25, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition