How Social Status and Threat Level Affect Natural Defensive Behaviors
Li LY; Gao X; Zhang J; Wu WW; Li YT
In this study, scientists looked at how mice behave when they're scared and in a group. They found that being around other mice helped them feel less scared, especially the ones in charge. The mice in charge were better at changing from being really scared to being brave, and their friendships got stronger after facing something scary together.