RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 How to Control Behavioral Studies for Rodents—Don’t Project Human Thoughts onto Them JF eneuro JO eNeuro FD Society for Neuroscience SP ENEURO.0456-20.2021 DO 10.1523/ENEURO.0456-20.2021 VO 8 IS 1 A1 Genzel, Lisa YR 2021 UL http://www.eneuro.org/content/8/1/ENEURO.0456-20.2021.abstract AB In neuroscience research, we often use behavior as an easy tool and assume a straightforward relationship between memory and behavior. However, many factors are often not accounted for and need to be considered when interpreting a behavioral outcome. This opinion article will discuss factors in rodent studies such as handling and how the animal views the world, that will affect whether memory leads to a certain behavior.