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LESSON 5 · Secrets Your Body Keeps

PAUSE TO THINK

Are rats always ticklish?

No — only when they feel relaxed.

When rats are anxious — under bright light or in an unfamiliar place — the tickle chirps almost vanish, then return once the rats feel safe. The response depends on mood, not just touch (Ishiyama & Brecht, 2016).

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