INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE MAZE BEHAVIOR IN RATS

ASAMI CHIZUKO

doi:10.2502/janip1944.4.45

In this study, it was intended to observe the individual, differences on the “insight” maze, and by the way, to examine the existence of the “insight” behavior of rats. Ten white and pigmented rats (female) which were about 89 months old were used. TOLMAN's “insight maze” and his technique were employed.<BR>In general, “insight” behavior was not evidenced.<BR>In order to observe the individual differences, analysis was made about the running time, the reaction latency and the emotional responses such as urination etc. as the indications of behavior. As the results, it was found that there existed some constant tendencies in each animals, and moreover, high correlations among these tendencies in each indication.<BR>But there was not a clear-cut relationship between these tendencies and the success or the unsuccess of the “insight” behavior. Consequently, it might be inadequate to discuss the learning performance of rat only with the response time, because the confusion of the problem-solving-process with the emotionality of animals might be committed. This is te reason to support the O. H. MOWRER's theory of dual nature of learning.

INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE MAZE BEHAVIOR IN RATS

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