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To identify and characterize specific developmental stages and critical periods that govern normal versus maladjustive social behavior in young canines.

September 1, 1950The Pedagogical Seminary and Journal of Genetic Psychology

Critical Periods Affecting the Development of Normal and Mal-Adjustive Social Behavior of Puppies

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JSJames G. ScottRutgers, The State University of New Jersey MMMary‐'Vesta MarstonBoston University

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Developmental investigation reveals critical developmental periods shaping social behavior in puppies, highlighting windows of vulnerability for behavioral maladjustment.

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To identify and characterize specific developmental stages and critical periods that govern normal versus maladjustive social behavior in young canines.
Tracked behavioral progression and socialization patterns across distinct chronological developmental windows in puppies.
Assessed behavioral responses to social contact, environmental exposure, and isolation during early developmental phases.
Identified distinct critical periods during puppyhood wherein exposure to social stimuli uniquely determines long-term social capacity.
Observed that inadequate or disrupted social interactions during sensitive windows precipitate maladaptive behaviors, including persistent fear and avoidance responses.

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Scott et al. (1950) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a16dfdef3be5e880d6ba641 https://doi.org/10.1080/08856559.1950.10533536

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September 1, 1950The Pedagogical Seminary and Journal of Genetic Psychology

Critical Periods Affecting the Development of Normal and Mal-Adjustive Social Behavior of Puppies

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Authors

JSJames G. ScottRutgers, The State University of New Jersey MMMary‐'Vesta MarstonBoston University

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Overview

Developmental investigation reveals critical developmental periods shaping social behavior in puppies, highlighting windows of vulnerability for behavioral maladjustment.

Key Points

To identify and characterize specific developmental stages and critical periods that govern normal versus maladjustive social behavior in young canines.
Tracked behavioral progression and socialization patterns across distinct chronological developmental windows in puppies.
Assessed behavioral responses to social contact, environmental exposure, and isolation during early developmental phases.
Identified distinct critical periods during puppyhood wherein exposure to social stimuli uniquely determines long-term social capacity.
Observed that inadequate or disrupted social interactions during sensitive windows precipitate maladaptive behaviors, including persistent fear and avoidance responses.

Cite This Study

Scott et al. (1950) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a16dfdef3be5e880d6ba641 https://doi.org/10.1080/08856559.1950.10533536

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