August 2010 PMID 20434473

A behavioral analysis of force-controlled operant tasks in American lobster.

Yusuke Tomina, Masakazu Takahata

Download social card

Mentions

15
Peak: 6 in Feb 2025
across 3 sources since Feb 2023

Extended reach

29,771
potential audience

Total likes

14

Video views

2,228

Mentions per month

Feb 2023 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • News4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect a balanced appreciation for the study, with examples such as mentions of the lobsters' ability to modify their grip force and the significance of reinforcement training. The tone emphasizes curiosity and recognition of the research's potential, while the language used conveys a thoughtful engagement with the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of understanding lobster behavior through operant conditioning, showing general support for the findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants demonstrate moderate curiosity about the methods and implications, with some highlighting the novelty of training crustaceans.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to the specifics of behavioral mechanisms and broader applications, indicating a reasonable level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Many seem to agree that these findings could influence future research or practical uses, suggesting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested whether American lobsters can be trained using operant conditioning by rewarding them with food for gripping a sensor bar with a certain force, showing they can learn to control their gripping behavior.
  • A yoked control experiment showed that the conditioning was due to the association between the grip and food, not just the food causing the lobsters to grip randomly, and this learned behavior could be extinguished and reinstated.
  • Lobsters demonstrated the ability to modify their gripping force based on changes in the reward criteria, indicating they can learn precise force control through reinforcement training.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Katsushi Kagaya
@katzkagaya · X

冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 3,717 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya
@katzkagaya · X

b) Tomina, Y., & Takahata, M. (2010). A behavioral analysis of force-controlled operant tasks in American lobster. Physiology & behavior, 101(1), 108-116. https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 19, 2023 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,717 followers View post →
Jun
@ni075 · X

RT @katzkagaya: b) Tomina, Y., & Takahata, M. (2010). A behavioral analysis of force-controlled operant tasks in American lobster. Physiolo…

Feb 19, 2023 · 2 shares · 6,132 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya
@katzkagaya · X

RT @katzkagaya: 冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 4 shares · 3,717 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya
@katzkagaya · X

RT @katzkagaya: b) Tomina, Y., & Takahata, M. (2010). A behavioral analysis of force-controlled operant tasks in American lobster. Physiolo…

Jun 25, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,717 followers View post →
ごんごん
@gongonKS · X

RT @katzkagaya: 冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 4 shares · 3,301 followers View post →

All mentions

Katsushi Kagaya
@katzkagaya · X

RT @katzkagaya: 冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 4 shares · 3,717 followers View post →
お〜さこ
@chocobanana0114 · X

RT @katzkagaya: 冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 4 shares · 606 followers View post →
keitanishiyama
@keita321231 · X

RT @katzkagaya: 冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 4 shares · 380 followers View post →
ごんごん
@gongonKS · X

RT @katzkagaya: 冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 4 shares · 3,301 followers View post →
メガネ
@hatsusenoUK · X

RT @katzkagaya: 冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 4 shares · 2,157 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya
@katzkagaya · X

冨菜さんの高畑研での研究にアメリカンロブスターのオペラント条件づけがあります。ぎゅっと握る強さを報酬をあげれば調整してくれます。https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 9, 2025 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 3,717 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya
@katzkagaya · X

RT @katzkagaya: b) Tomina, Y., & Takahata, M. (2010). A behavioral analysis of force-controlled operant tasks in American lobster. Physiolo…

Jun 25, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,717 followers View post →
Jun
@ni075 · X

RT @katzkagaya: b) Tomina, Y., & Takahata, M. (2010). A behavioral analysis of force-controlled operant tasks in American lobster. Physiolo…

Feb 19, 2023 · 2 shares · 6,132 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya
@katzkagaya · X

b) Tomina, Y., & Takahata, M. (2010). A behavioral analysis of force-controlled operant tasks in American lobster. Physiology & behavior, 101(1), 108-116. https://t.co/13iT8LAZIh

Feb 19, 2023 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,717 followers View post →
Depression in Neurodegenerative Diseases | PDF | Major ...
News

Neuroscience 168, 680–690. cr https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2010.04.023 ... 131, 68–74. p. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.04.021. Clerici, F ...

Dec 17, 2025 View →
Fnins 12 00386 | PDF | Mitochondrion | Reactive Oxygen Species
News

doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.09.024 (2006). Proteomic analysis of the ... 2010.04.023 repair of oxidative DNA damage in patients with recurrent depressive disorder ...

Dec 17, 2025 View →
Quality Functionality and Microbiology of Fermented Fish A Review ...
News

10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.04.023. Je, J.-Y., P.-J. Park, H.-G. Byun, W.-K. Jung ... physbeh.2007.07.002. Technology 47 (1):25–30. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt ...

Dec 17, 2025 View →
(Series in Positive Psychology.) Pluess, Michael - Genetics of ...
News

10.1016/j.pnpbp.2009.04.004. Lykken, D. T. and Tellegen, A. 1996. Happiness ... physbeh.2012.03.004. Boyce, W. and Ellis, B. 2005. Biological ...

Dec 17, 2025 View →