Open field test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008249",
  "term": "Open field test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A behavioral assay used in neurotoxicology and pharmacology to assess locomotor activity, exploration, and anxiety-like behavior in rodents. The animal is placed in a novel, brightly lit, enclosed arena, and its movements are recorded and analyzed. Parameters measured include total distance traveled, time spent in the center versus periphery, and rearing frequency.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "motor activity",
    "rearing"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 893 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/open-field-test/"
}