This is a habit or stimulus-response task in which the rodent learns a rule of the type "If shape A presented, respond to the left location; if shape B is presented, respond to the right location". This type of test is sensitive to damage in the dorsal striatum and is therefore relevant to Huntington's and Parkinson's disease.
Not just another square sheet metal box, the Bussey-Saksida chamber has a unique trapezoidal wall shape to focus the animal’s attention and is made from machined parts that simply slot together. The chamber can also be configured to a modular square chamber with panels, levers, lights, and a range of other operators.