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Mehwish Bhatti1, Hyeran Jang1, Jerald D Kralik2

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Rats exhibit reference-dependent decision-making, avoiding choices framed as losses. This suggests reference dependence and loss aversion may be evolutionarily conserved traits in mammals.

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  • Behavioral Economics
  • Neuroscience
  • Animal Behavior

Background:

  • Human decision-making is influenced by reference points, framing outcomes as gains or losses.
  • Understanding the origins of reference dependence is crucial for delineating decision-making mechanisms.
  • It is unknown if rats exhibit reference-dependent behavior, hindering evolutionary and neural investigations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if rats display reference-dependent choice behavior.
  • To investigate potential evolutionary conservation of reference dependence in mammals.
  • To establish a nonhuman model for studying the neural basis of reference dependence.

Main Methods:

  • A novel "T" maze paradigm with "pockets" was developed to establish reward-based reference values.
  • Rats' choices were observed based on how options were presented (framed as gains or losses).
  • Behavior was analyzed under conditions with certain outcomes and clear quantity differences.

Main Results:

  • Rats demonstrated sensitivity to the presentation of alternatives.
  • Rats exhibited reference-dependent choice behavior, avoiding options framed as losses.
  • This avoidance occurred particularly with certain outcomes and distinct reference-outcome quantities.

Conclusions:

  • Rats show reference-dependent choice behavior, similar to humans.
  • Reference dependence and loss aversion may be conserved traits predating mammalian evolution.
  • This study provides a foundation for future research into the neural mechanisms of reference dependence in rats.