The Dancing Mouse: A Study in Animal Behavior

Name: The Dancing Mouse: A Study in Animal Behavior
Author: Robert Mearns Yerkes

By Robert Mearns Yerkes

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The author presents a detailed experimental and observational study of a strain of mice known for stereotyped spinning behavior, examining their care, breeding, development, and everyday conduct; documents specific dance movements, periodicity, and sex differences; investigates sensory functions with emphasis on hearing, vision, and equilibration and relates behavioral findings to anatomical studies of the ear; describes methods for training, habit formation, and testing auditory sensitivity; discusses inheritance and breeding experiments, practical techniques for keeping and observing specimens, and proposes the animals as a useful model for laboratory instruction in comparative psychology and animal behavior.

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Robert Mearns Yerkes

Robert Mearns Yerkes was an American psychologist and primatologist known for his pioneering work in animal behavior. He made significant contributions to the understanding of the mental processes of non-human animals, particularly through his studies on primates. His notable works include "The Dancing Mouse: A Study in Animal Behavior," which explores the learning and behavior of mice, and "The Mental Life of Monkeys and Apes: A Study of Ideational Behavior," where he examines the cognitive abilities of primates. Yerkes' research laid the groundwork for future studies in comparative psychology and animal cognition.