Table 2. Classification of search strategies during MWM acquisition and reversal.

Main Strategy	Subclass	Description
Spatial	Spatial direct	Swimming directly to the platform
	Spatial indirect	Swimming with just one explorative loop towards the platform
	Focal correct	Searching in the correct quadrant
Non-spatial	Scanning	Searching in the center of the pool
	Random	Failure to show a preference for any part of the pool
	Focal incorrect	Searching in the wrong quadrant
Repetitive	Chaining	Circular swimming in the target annulus area
	Peripheral looping	Wall hugging (thigmotaxis)
	Circling	Swimming in tight circles
Perseveration		Searching the platform in the previous rewarded quadrant