Behavioral Science
Rodent Mazes for Studying Spatial Memory
Description
Rodent mazes are widely used to study spatial learning and memory. These neurological functions help animals remember details tied to their environment. Researchers use maze performance to see how these brain processes change after brain damage in humans.
This topic is often tested with the Morri...
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Transcript
Spatial learning and memory are neurological functions that allow us to remember things associated with our environment. They enable us to do simple tasks, like avoid dangerous areas based on our previous experience, and remind us where we keep our stuff. To our advantage, or disadvantage, similar traits are observed in rode...
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