The invention discloses a
tree shrew work memory task training method based on an 8-shaped maze, and the method comprises the following specific operation steps: S01, preparing before task training: measuring the
food intake of a
tree shrew, carrying out adaptive interaction, carrying out adaptive grain limitation and setting an experimental environment; s02, a task training step: environment familiarity, shaping period and rule training are carried out in sequence, the rule training adopts a mode of shaping first and then free selection, and rewards are given only when the current arm entering selection of the
tree shrew is opposite to that of the last time; and S03,
delay time testing: after the tree shrews master the rules, increasing the
waiting time of the starting area in a gradient manner, carrying out half-round shaping training which is the same as the testing time on the testing day, and then carrying out free selection testing. According to the tree shrew
work memory task training method provided by the invention, through progressive training and personalized behavior preparation, the stress response of tree shrews is effectively reduced, the task motivation and behavior stability are improved, high accuracy can be kept within the
delay time of 60 seconds, and the training efficiency is improved. And a reliable and efficient training and evaluation normal form is provided for the
work memory research of the tree shrew.