Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

does anyone know how to make a skinner box? specifically how to wire the button to release food and turn a light on

Hi there,

I searched using google and found this first website (see link below) that has a link to a tutorial (second link below) on how to build a Skinner Box (or operant conditioning rat training box). It has nice photos that should help you in your design.

http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEC/ ... x_rat.html

http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/f ... ruby1.html

There are several steps involved in the construction of your Skinner box so I hope you are starting early. And remember if you are using vertebrate animals in your experiment - make sure you get approval from the appropriate places.

Hope this helps!

Mary