Primary Assay — Pigeon
Matching-to-Sample (Working Memory)
Columba livia
Delayed matching-to-sample paradigm measuring visual working memory capacity and decay. Systematic delay manipulation reveals memory dynamics and proactive interference effects.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Columba livia.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| % correct (delayed MTS) | % | Accuracy across delays |
| Delay function slope | %/s | Memory decay rate |
| Proactive interference | Δ% | Accuracy drop with competing memories |
References
Citations for Matching-to-Sample (Working Memory)
- Zentall TR, et al. (2016). Delayed matching-to-sample: A tool to assess memory and other cognitive processes in pigeons. Behav Processes, 123, 26-34. PMID: 26165174
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Pigeon Research
Operant Conditioning Chamber (Skinner Box)
Visual discrimination and MTS
GPS/RFID Tracking System
Homing and navigation studies
Touchscreen Interface
Computerized learning tasks
Serial Learning Apparatus
Sequence memory paradigms
Video Tracking System
Social dominance and group behavior
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