USES : spatial discrimination, working memory, reference memory, spontaneous alternation behaviour...

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I°) Apparatus :

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* Structure with an 'Y' form which turns on its pin;

* Arms can be closed thanks to 3 automatic doors,

* A pellet dispenser can be placed at the extremity of each arm,

* Localisation system.

 

This apparatus is connected to an electronic interface, which permits the communication with the computer.

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II°)Software: 

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The software for windows permits to manage 2 'Y' spatial. Each one is independent.

 

* exercises' edition, exercises' library creation,

* exercise management: 'Y' rotation, to open/close doors, rewards' presentation or not,

* graphic follow-up,

* record replay.

 

Another module of the software permits to manage some outputs variables like:

Good responses and their percentages;

Errors in working memory;

Errors in reference memory;

Go time, empty space explorations;

Hesitation;

Strategy...

 

Results are showed in a array which can be imported into EXCEL.