Chantal's graduate thesis adviser asks her to design an experiment to test novel antidepressants in a rodent model. What experimental test would you suggest that she use?

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The Forced Swim Test (FST) is commonly used to assess depressive-like behavior in rodents, making it an appropriate choice for testing the efficacy of novel antidepressants. This test measures the propensity of an animal to give up in a stressful, inescapable situation, with antidepressants typically increasing active coping behaviors.

Chantal's Graduate Thesis Adviser Asks Her to Design an Experiment