About Morris Water Rat Maze
Morris Water Rat Maze is a test which was developed by Richard Morris therefore it is referred to as the Morris watermaze. It is one of the most widely used methods to assess spatial and learning memory. The tank is filled with water and equipped with a platform which acts as a means of escape for animals. During testing, animals learn the location of the platform using spatial cues. The Morris Water Rat Maze is a behavioral procedure designed to test spatial learning & memory.