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¹Laboratory of Clinical Science, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1264, USA. kalueva@mail.nih.gov

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Background:

Single-domain tests are common in neurophenotyping for data density.
This approach presents significant methodological challenges.
Current methods may not fully capture complex behavioral phenotypes.

Purpose of the Study:

Advocate for the use of extensive "hybrid" protocols in neurophenotyping research.
Demonstrate how hybrid protocols can maximize tested phenotypes per manipulation.
Highlight the potential of hybrid models for neuropsychiatric disorder research.

Main Methods:

Discuss methodological challenges of single-domain testing.
Propose and exemplify "hybrid" protocols combining multiple experimental paradigms.
Focus on parallel assessment of multiple behavioral domains.

Main Results:

Hybrid protocols can reduce experimental time, cost, and subject requirements.
These protocols offer broader behavioral analyses compared to single-domain tests.
Examples demonstrate the practical application and benefits of hybrid approaches.

Conclusions:

Hybrid protocols offer a more efficient and comprehensive strategy for neurophenotyping.
They enable a more thorough investigation of complex phenotypical characteristics.
This approach facilitates innovative modeling of neuropsychiatric disorders.