Summary of task variables
| Process | Test stimulus | Motor requirement | Organic deprivation | Reinforcer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashley maze | Operant approach/egocentric navigation | Egocentric/visual | Ambulation | Food | BioServ Pellet (+) |
| Passive avoidance | Operant avoidance | Place | Passivity | None | Noise/light (−) |
| Spatial water maze | Operant escape/allocentric navigation | Extramaze/visual | Swimming | None | Water immersion (−) |
| Odor discrimination | Discrimination | Olfactory | Cue-directed ambulation | Food | Rice (+) |
| Fear conditioning | Association formation | Auditory | Suppression | Water | Foot shock (−) |