Male rats do not engage in sexual behavior during the _______ period that follows ejaculation.

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The refractory period is the period following ejaculation when males are not able to engage in sexual behavior. The copulatory period refers to the period when sexual behavior is actually occurring. The proceptive phase is a term used in female reproductive behavior and refers to the phase where she actively seeks out and initiates sexual behavior. The Coolidge effect is a phenomenon where males exhibit renewed sexual interest when introduced to a new receptive female, but it is not directly related to the refractory period.

Male Rats Do Not Engage in Sexual Behavior During the _______