Multisensory interaction mediates the social transmission of avoidance in rats: Dissociation from social transmission of fear

Masuda, Akira; Narikiyo, Kimiya; Someya, Nami; Aou, Shuji

doi:10.1016/j.bbr.2013.06.011

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“…Since it has been shown that visual and olfactory cues play important role in social modulation of learning 19 , we compared behaviors of male and female rats during social interaction with emotionally aroused partner. We observed that both male and female demonstrators and observers engage in social exploratory behaviors rather than aggressive encounters.…”

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Sex differences in social modulation of learning in rats

Mikosz

Nowak

Werka

et al. 2015

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In its simplest form, empathy can be characterized as the capacity to share the emotional experiences among individuals, a phenomenon known as emotional contagion. Recent research shows that emotional contagion and its adaptive role can be studied in rodents. However, it is not known whether sex differences observed in human empathy extend to its more primitive forms. In the present study, we used a rat model of emotional contagion to compare the behavioral consequences of social transfer of information about threat, and the subsequent neural activation patterns in male and female rats. We found that: (1) males and females display a similar behavioral pattern during the interaction with either a fear-conditioned or a control rat; (2) interaction with a fear-conditioned conspecific positively modulates two-way avoidance learning in male and diestral female rats but not in estral females; and (3) such interaction results in increased c-Fos expression in the central and lateral nuclei of the amygdala and the prelimbic and infralimbic cortex in males, whereas in females no such changes were observed. Collectively, our results point to the occurrence of sex and estrus cycle phase differences in susceptibility to emotional contagion and underlying neuronal activation in rodents.

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confidence: 99%

Sex differences in social modulation of learning in rats

Mikosz

Nowak

Werka

et al. 2015

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“…This procedure is known to produce a transient anosmia which disappears approximately 10 days following ZnSO 4 administration, with olfactory sensitivity returning within the following weeks (Ducray et al, 2002). The day before the social interaction test olfactory functioning was evaluated by a blind observer using the habituation-dishabituation test (adapted from Masuda et al, 2013). Briefly, filter paper was placed on the side of the metal top of the home cage.…”

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Social rejection following neonatal inflammation is mediated by olfactory scent cues

MacRae

Kenkel

Kentner

2015

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity

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“…For instance, Zentall and Levine showed that rats were able to learn the task faster when they could observe experienced rats pressing the bar to receive water as a reward. Further, Masuda et al showed that social learning of avoidance depends on both visual and olfactory cues . Responses of the observers can be also elicited by rapid, random body movements, as well as the lack of movement .…”

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“…Further, Masuda et al showed that social learning of avoidance depends on both visual and olfactory cues . Responses of the observers can be also elicited by rapid, random body movements, as well as the lack of movement . Since in the natural environment stimuli of different modalities can be used depending on the immediacy of threat, the availability of shelters and presence/distance to conspecifics, the multichannel communication seems to be the most effective solution.…”

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Ecological validity of social interaction tests in rats and mice

Kondrakiewicz

Kostecki

Szadzinska

et al. 2018

Genes Brain and Behavior

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Different rat and mouse models are used in studies of social interactions. Simple behavioral measures, which are commonly used in the laboratory, allow to perform relatively short experiments and to use multiple brain manipulation techniques. However, too much focus on the simplest behavioral models generates a serious risk of reducing ecological validity or even studying phenomena which would never happen outside of the laboratory. In this review, we discuss the suitability of mice and rats as model organisms for studying social behaviors, with focus on social transmission of fear paradigms. First, we briefly introduce the concept of domestication and what impact it had on laboratory rodents. Then, we present two aspects of social behaviors, sociability and dominance, which are crucial for social organization in these species. Finally, we present experimental models used for studying how animals transmit information about danger between each other, and how these models may reflect what happens in the natural environment. We discuss the difficulties that arise from our limited knowledge of rat and mouse ecology, especially their social life. We also explore the subject of balancing ecological validity and controllability in rodent models of social behaviors, the latter being particularly important for studying brain activity. Although it is very challenging, an efficient program for social neuroscience research should, in our opinion, aim at bridging the gap between laboratory and field studies.

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Multisensory interaction mediates the social transmission of avoidance in rats: Dissociation from social transmission of fear

Cited by 5 publications

References 25 publications

Sex differences in social modulation of learning in rats

Sex differences in social modulation of learning in rats

Social rejection following neonatal inflammation is mediated by olfactory scent cues

Ecological validity of social interaction tests in rats and mice

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