title: Assessment of learning and memory using the autoshaping of operant responding in mice.
abstract: This unit describes the use of an automated procedure for developing an operant response ("autoshaping") in the mouse. The method has applications in the study of the acquisition of behavior (learning) as well as for the assessment of memory or retention of that task.
authors.affiliation: Memory Pharmaceuticals, Montvale, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: James E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Barrett
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Vanover
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001331:Automation; D001525:Behavioral Sciences / Q000379:methods*; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D005260:Female; D007858:Learning / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory; D051379:Mice; D009488:Neurosciences / Q000379:methods*; D012153:Retention, Psychology / Q000187:drug effects