Adult-juvenile play fighting in rats: Insight into the experiences that facilitate the development of socio-cognitive skills
Pellis, S.M., Williams, L.A., Pellis, V.C.
· 2017
★ NIFPlay Rating: 9
Rating Scale
10 Rigorous play-specific science
6–9 General biological science
5 Sound play research (uncontrolled)
1–4 Less rigorous / indirect
0 Indirect but high value
Demonstrates that juvenile play fighting with adult rats provides unique social learning opportunities distinct from peer play, helping young rats develop flexible social responses.
