The 5-Choice Serial Reaction Time Task (5-CSRTT) is a method of measuring the visual processes in rats.^[1][2] It has also been used to measure impulsivity in rats, and shows a differential response with atomoxetine compared to stimulants.^[3] The 5SCRTT uses a 9-hole apparatus that gives the rat a brief 0.5 second visual stimulus, measuring the time and accuracy of the rat's reactions, and categorizing the types of errors made by the rat.^[4]

See also

• Animal testing on rodents

References

3. Robinson, et al. (2008) Similar Effects of the Selective Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor Atomoxetine on Three Distinct Forms of Impulsivity in the Rat. Neuropsychopharmacology (2008) 33, 1028 1037

4. Dalley JW, Cardinal RN, Robbins TW (2004). Prefrontal executive and cognitive functions in rodents: neural and neurochemical substrates. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 28: 771 784. 19:59, 6 May 2011 (UTC)