Delayed Matched + Non-Matched To Position Protocol

Summary

Designed for use in standard Delayed Match to Position (DMTP) studies.

1. Sample lever presented with the stimulus light, to be pressed by the subject. If they fail to select one or choose incorrectly, then an omission is recorded, the house light is turned off, then the ITI is initiated.
2. Once the subject presses the lever, a head entry into the pellet dispenser must be detected. If it’s not, then an omission is recorded, the house light turns off, then the ITI is initiated.
3. After a head entry has been detected, the program waits for a set time that is chosen from the list. After the delay is over, the program presents both levers and both stimulus lights. The subject must then either select the same lever (matched) or the opposite lever (non-matched).
4. Correct lever chosen: Reward is presented for a specified amount of time, when the reward time runs out, the program goes to the ITI state, and the next trial begins

• No lever press: An omission is recorded, the house light is turned off, and the program goes to the ITI
• Incorrect lever chosen: Action is recorded, the house light is turned off, and the program goes to the ITI

SKU:   SOF-700RA-27