Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Depth Perception and Spatial Vision

Depth Perception and Spatial Vision

Depth perception is the ability to perceive objects three-dimensionally. It relies on two types of cues: binocular and monocular. Binocular cues depend on the combination of images from both eyes and how the eyes work together. Since the eyes are in slightly different positions, each eye captures a slightly different image. This disparity between images, known as binocular disparity, helps the brain interpret depth. When the brain compares these images, it determines the distance to an object.

Cognitive Learning

Cognitive Learning

Cognitive learning is based on purposive behavior, incidental learning, and insight learning.
E. C. Tolman's theory of purposive behavior emphasizes that much behavior is goal-directed. He argued that to understand behavior, we must look at the entire sequence of actions leading to a goal. For instance, high school students study hard, not just due to past reinforcement but also to achieve the goal of getting into a good college.
Tolman introduced the idea that behavior is influenced by...

Impact of Schemas

Impact of Schemas

Schemas are cognitive structures that provide a framework for interpreting and organizing social information. They help individuals navigate complex environments by offering expectations about people, events, and behaviors. Schemas influence attention, encoding, and retrieval processes, thereby shaping the entire trajectory of information processing in social contexts.Attention and Cognitive LoadDuring initial attention, schemas function as filters that prioritize schema-consistent information,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Frontal delta and theta power reflect strategy changes during human spatial memory retrieval in a virtual water maze task: an exploratory analysis.

Frontiers in cognition·2026

Same author

Current Clinical Utility of Gene Expression Panels in Primary Cutaneous Melanoma.

Cancers·2026

Same author

Gaps in patient-reported outcome measures integration into the management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH): qualitative insights for implementation strategies.

Journal of patient-reported outcomes·2026

Same author

Midlife dementia risk and later dementia-related fear and avoidance: evidence from a prospective cohort study.

Aging & mental health·2026

Same author

Online Menopause Information-Seeking Search Patterns and Commercial Content Over 2 Decades.

JAMA network open·2026

Same author

Traumatic memories are directly associated with depression and generalized anxiety symptoms, independent of posttraumatic stress symptoms.

International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHP·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

Author Spotlight: Investigating the Effects of Mind-Body-Movement Practices on Brain Function

Author Spotlight: Investigating the Effects of Mind-Body-Movement Practices on Brain Function

Published on: January 26, 2024

Learning efficiency: The influence of cue salience during spatial navigation.

Francesca R Farina¹, Teresa Burke¹, Darragh Coyle¹

¹Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Behavioural Processes

|April 30, 2015

Summary

Rats

Keywords:

Cue salience Learning strategy Navigation Rats Training length Water maze

More Related Videos

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Published on: January 3, 2017

Using MazeSuite and Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Study Learning in Spatial Navigation

Using MazeSuite and Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Study Learning in Spatial Navigation

Published on: October 8, 2011

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 13, 2026

Author Spotlight: Investigating the Effects of Mind-Body-Movement Practices on Brain Function

Author Spotlight: Investigating the Effects of Mind-Body-Movement Practices on Brain Function

Published on: January 26, 2024

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Published on: January 3, 2017

Using MazeSuite and Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Study Learning in Spatial Navigation

Using MazeSuite and Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Study Learning in Spatial Navigation

Published on: October 8, 2011

Area of Science:

Behavioral Neuroscience
Animal Cognition

Background:

Spatial learning in rodents is crucial for understanding navigation.
The Morris water maze is a standard tool for assessing spatial memory.
Cue salience influences how animals learn and remember locations.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the influence of cue salience (brightness and proximity) on spatial learning in rats.
To determine which cue characteristic, brightness or proximity, exerts greater control over navigation.
To explore the effects of extended training on cue control in a spatial task.

Main Methods:

Male Wistar rats were trained in the Morris water maze using two visual cues.
Experiments manipulated cue brightness and proximity to the hidden platform.
Probe tests assessed retention and cue control after varying training durations.

Main Results:

Brightness was a more dominant cue than proximity when salience differed.
When cue brightness was equal, the farther cue became more influential after extended training.
Rats demonstrated an elemental learning strategy, prioritizing the most salient cue.

Conclusions:

Cue brightness significantly impacts spatial learning and navigation in rats.
The interplay between cue salience and training duration affects navigational strategies.
Findings suggest rats adapt their learning strategies based on environmental cue characteristics.