Table 2 Factors Associated with Behavioral Testing
Behavioral Test | Approximate Training Time | Number of Trials Per Session | Approximate Time to Complete Test |
|---|---|---|---|
Composite Scores | None | Dependent upon task | Dependent upon task |
Cylinder Test | None | 1 trial | 2-5 minutes |
Grid Walking | 1 day | 1-2 trial(s) | 5 minutes |
Ledged Tapered beam | 2-3 days | 5 trials | 2-5 minutes |
Reaching Chamber/ | 2-4 weeks | 20-30 trials | 5-10 minutes |
Pellet Retrieval | Â | Â | Â |
Staircase Test | 2-4 Weeks | 1-3 trials | 5-15 |
Pasta Test | None (exposure to pasta 5 days before testing is best for optimal performance) | 3-5 trials | 10-20 |
Ladder Rung Walking Test | 1 day | 5 trials | 10 minutes |
Forelimb Flexion | None | 1 trial | 1 minute |
Forelimb Placing | None | 10 trials | 5 minutes |
Corner Test | None | 10 trials | 5-10 minutes |
Accelerated Rotarod | 2-4 days | 3 trials | 10 minutes |
Adhesive Removal | None (exposure to pasta 5 days Before testing is best for optimal performance) | 4-5 trials | 5-10 minutes |
Morris Water Maze | Dependent upon task | Dependent upon task | Dependent upon task |
Radial Arm Maze | Dependent upon task | Dependent upon task | Dependent upon task |