Mice’s Dynamic Exploration Strategy
In the experiment, mice were trained to turn a wheel left or right based on two different sounds. The researchers observed that the mice would turn the wheel left for a while, then switch to turning it right, seemingly making mistakes but actually being purposeful. This behavior is a manifestation of their dynamic choice strategy, which is a form of exploration and hypothesis testing.
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered that mice are capable of strategic thinking and hypothesis testing, challenging previous perceptions of their cognitive abilities.