An Empirical Study on the Motivation of Helping Behavior in Rats
S. Han, Y.-Q. Chen, B. Zheng, Y.-X. Wang, B. Yin
This study investigates the motivations for helping behavior in rats through three experiments, finding that social contact and environmental interest are primary motivators, while distress alleviation and prior social experience influence behavior onset and persistence.
bioRxiv · Feb 1, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition