Date of Award
Summer 8-10-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Sonia Ragir
Second Advisor
Sheila Chase
Academic Program Adviser
Diana Reiss
Abstract
Catnip triggers a unique olfactory response and results in a play-like activity in felines. This invoked response appears similar to, but more exaggerated and intense, than regular play. The play behavior of 24 cats with two identical toys, one of which was infused with catnip, was compared.
Recommended Citation
DeTorres, Keri, "Feline Object Play: The Influence of Catnip" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/228