P18 - Investigating Habituation To A Stimulus

Question 1

What Is The Apparatus Required For This Investigation?
(3 Points)

Answer 1

~ Snail.

~ Cotton buds or a soft object.

~ Stopwatch.

Question 2

Describe The Method Of Habituation
(5 Points)

Answer 2

~ Place a snail on a clean, flat surface.

~ Gently brush the snails head, with a damp cotton bud or a blade of grass.

~ Start the stopwatch and measure the time taken for the snail to re-emerge and fully extend its eye stalks.

~ Repeat the process 10 - 15 times.

~ Make a table of results.

Question 3

What Are Some Welfare Considerations That Must Be Accounted For?
(3 Points)

Answer 3

~ Should be returned to a suitable environment.

~ They should be handled gently.

~ Should not be exposed to high temperatures or an overly dry environment.