Individual Differences and Family Resemblances in Animal Behavior

Halsey J. Bagg

ISBN 10: 1332238092 / ISBN 13: 9781332238095

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the interplay of heredity and learning through the detailed study of 183 mice across numerous learning and performance tests. The author investigated the role both inherited characteristics and unique experiences played in shaping an individual's abilities. The book's experimental approach sought to quantify learning capacity, variability between individuals, and family resemblances among the mice. The approach suggested heritable factors contributed to learning differences. Through the examination of individual mice, the author also discovered different methods of habit formation and adaptation, suggesting a nuanced understanding of the learning process. This book is a key text in the study of animal behavior, providing important insights into the complex interplay of nature and nurture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Individual Differences and Family Resemblances in Animal Behavior
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332238092
• ISBN 13: 9781332238095
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Explore how different mouse strains learn, adapt, and pass traits through family lines.

This nonfiction work examines habit formation and behavioral differences in several mouse strains. It presents a careful look at how individual tendencies emerge, when groups are tested in learning tasks, and how family resemblance appears across generations. The study uses maze experiments and related tests to reveal patterns of learning, adaptation, and the inheritance of behavioral traits, all grounded in observed data.

What you’ll experience

• A clear account of maze-based learning methods and how results are measured in mice
• Analysis of how individuals vary in learning speed, error rates, and adaptability
• Insights into family lines, descent, and the idea that conduct can resemble across generations
• Discussion of sex differences and the variability seen in different test conditions

Ideal for readers of animal behavior, psychology, and the history of comparative studies, this edition offers a solid introduction to early research on how habit formation and heredity intersect in small mammals. It’s a thoughtful guide for anyone curious about how science approaches differences among individuals and families in animal behavior.