TOUCHWINDOWS AND OPERANT-BEHAVIOR IN RATS

被引：26
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作者：
SAHGAL, A
STECKLER, T
机构：
[1] MRC Neurochemical Pathology Unit, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 6BE, Westgate Road
来源：
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS | 1994年 / 55卷 / 01期
基金：
英国惠康基金;
关键词：
TOUCHWINDOW; OPERANT BEHAVIOR; ATTENTION; COGNITION; (RAT);
D O I：
10.1016/0165-0270(94)90041-8
中图分类号：
Q5 [生物化学];
学科分类号：
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要：
We describe a new method which has the potential to assess a wide range of behavioural, especially cognitive, processes in rats. This involves the presentation of microcomputer-generated visual stimuli on a standard video monitor, with the rat responding on a transparent pressure-sensitive device (Touch Window) placed directly in front of it. The method allows a large variety of visual stimuli to be used, with responses possible over the entire area of the window. In this report, we describe the basic design of the equipment and the training protocol and present behavioural data from a light-tracking (visual attention) task.
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页数：6
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