Assessment of social interaction behaviors

O Kaidanovich-Beilin, T Lipina, I Vukobradovic… - JoVE (Journal of …, 2011 - jove.com
Social interactions are a fundamental and adaptive component of the biology of numerous
species. Social recognition is critical for the structure and stability of the networks and
relationships that define societies. For animals, such as mice, recognition of conspecifics
may be important for maintaining social hierarchy and for mate choice 1. A variety of
neuropsychiatric disorders are characterized by disruptions in social behavior and social
recognition, including depression, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive …