Figure 6.

The laterally directed choice (E1–E3) responses are compared with the laterally directed responses that precede the start of a trial (C1–C3). a, A continuation of the single trial depicted in Figure 1a, in relation to the rat's movements after a water reward is delivered. Licks on a particular spout are depicted as vertical ticks. Color-coded bars are placed over licks that are followed by solution delivery (blue = water). The C1–C3 time periods are highlighted in beige together with the E1–E3 time periods. Black lines that connect the E1–C1, E2–C2 and E3–C3 time periods are considered to be analogous in regard to the type of behavior in which the rat is engaging. b, Depicts the left- and right-directed movement in egocentric space for the Post-Cue (left) and Post-Choice (right) condition.