Title: SOCIAL INFLUENCE ON EATING BEHAVIOR IN AN APPROACH-WITHDRAWAL SITUATION BY ALBINO RATS : II. EFFECT OF THE PRESENCE OF AN ANESTHETIZED RAT
Abstract: Albino rats were tested for approach and eating behavior on a floor on which they previously received shocks, in order to ascertain whether or not the presence of an anesthetized rat could induce eating behavior in the SS. However, at the time of the test, the grid was not electrified. The results indicated that the mere presence of an anesthetized rat could not induce approach behavior to the food cup. However, an anesthetized rat placed near the food cup could at least induce approach behavior to the food cup. Further, a demonstrator rat which ate rice grains induced more consumption of rice grains in the SS.