This is a continuous performance test used to assess attentional processes and impulse control.
The open field test is a well-established paradigm for assessing locomotor activity and anxiety-related behaviours in a range of model organisms.
A protocol for measuring anxiety-like behaviour based on the natural exploratory behaviour of rodents vs aversion to brightly illuminated areas.
This is an unconditioned behavioural test used to assess exploratory behaviour and spatial working memory function. One paradigm described here is the Spontaneous Alternation Test.
This task is often used with mice to study emotional and cognitive disabilities.