Placement on the maze is done by hand to ensure consistency and orientation. Specific Testing Procedures 1. Testing is to be done in pairs with the dual mazes. Mice are set up and transported from the holding area in home cage pairs. Walk the cage to the testing room and place it on the table adjacent to the plus maze.
Testing begins as soon as possible.
Stopping and starting the VCR between tests of individual mice is recommended to save time on the tapes. Place the 3x5 card under the camera view briefly to identify the mouse to be tested. Make certain that the card is placed at a level where the camera is focused. Gently remove the cage lid and place it on the towel on the table and pick the mouse up. The experimenter is standing off the end of one open arm.