The gradient of luminosity between open/enclosed arms, and not the absolute level of Lux, predicts the behaviour of rats in the plus maze.

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• Publication year

  2005

• Venue

  Behavioural Brain Research

• Publication date

  2005-04-15

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1016/J.BBR.2004.10.002PMID 15794998
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