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We investigated sex differences in VTE behavior in rats during radial arm m
aze learning. Females made more VTEs than males, although there were no sex
differences in learning. Further, VTEs and errors were positively correlat
ed during the latter testing sessions in females, but not in males. This se
x difference may be a reflection of differences between the sexes in confli
ct behavior or cognitive strategy while solving the maze. (C) 2000 Elsevier
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