The delayed alternation version of the T-maze is designed to test spatial working memory will be used. In this task, there are 2 runs per trial. On the first, or sample run, the mouse is placed in the start arm of the T-maze and allowed to enter a goal arm. The mouse is then removed from the maze for a specified delay period. After the delay, the mouse is returned for the choice run, and will typically choose the alternate arm of the T. The Novel Object Recognition task will be used to evaluate recognition memory. This test is based on the spontaneous tendency of rodents to spend more time exploring a novel object than a familiar one. The choice to explore the novel object reflects the use of learning and recognition memory. The Novel Object
