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Kapitel
- 00:05Titel
- 01:34Preparation for the Forced Swim Test
- 02:28Training Procedure
- 03:39The Behavioral Coding
- 04:28Results: Effect of Treatment on the Forced Swim Test
- 05:14Conclusion
This protocol describes the forced swim test, which is used for the study of depressive-like behavior in rodents. This procedure involves placing an animal in a container filled with water that eventually will lead to the exhibition of immobility behavior, which is considered to reflect behavioral despair.
