Stress modulates instrumental learning performances in horses (Equus caballus) in interaction with temperament.

The present study investigates how the temperament of the animal affects the influence of acute stress on the acquisition and reacquisition processes of a learning task. After temperament was assessed, horses were subjected to a stressor before or after the acquisition session of an instrumental tas...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mathilde Valenchon, Frédéric Lévy, Armelle Prunier, Chantal Moussu, Ludovic Calandreau, Léa Lansade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23626801/pdf/?tool=EBI