Other mazes T-maze

1 other mazes

1.1 multiple t-maze
1.2 y-maze
1.3 radial arm maze

other mazes
multiple t-maze

this type of apparatus includes multiple t-mazes connected result in complex maze. constructed of high number of t-junctions. each intersection remains same length , scale, gives every point within maze direct right or wrong answer. not changing size of maze, allows rat focus on decision , not confused if size of maze altered within junctions. multiple t-mazes constructed question response vs. place techniques , of cognitive direction , mapping.

an example of experiment within multiple t-maze performed allowing rat explore multiple t-maze without reward. after letting rat roam, researchers restarted maze again reward placed @ end of maze. rats prior exposure maze able navigate through maze reach reward. experiment proved rats have ability generate cognitive map when exposed surroundings , can process information when needed complete task.

y-maze

researchers have created y-maze functions similar t-maze. y-maze altered have more gradual change arms. arms equal in length , distance apart 1 another. y-maze has proven easier rats understand layout of space , recognize rewards, similar pattern, , adapt new experiments @ quicker pace.

radial arm maze

this type of maze constructed center platform arms radiating center. original maze had 8 spokes, have been constructed few 3 , many 48 spokes. type of maze used perform short-term memory experimentations on rats. rats examined on whether or not have ability remember arms have explored. determined placing food pellets @ each of arms , rat must travel down each arm once , retrieve pellet accordingly.