Avoidance Expression in Rats as a Function of Signal-Shock Interval: Strain and Sex Differences

Avoidance Expression in Rats as a Function of Signal-Shock Interval: Strain and Sex Differences

Inbred Wistar Kyoto (WKY) rats express inhibited temperament, increased sensitivity to stress, and exaggerated expressions of avoidance. A long-standing observation for lever press escape/avoidance learning in rats is the duration of the warning signal (WS) determines whether avoidance is expressed...

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Main Authors: Richard J Servatius, Pelin eAvcu, Nora eKo, Xilu eJiao, Kevin D Beck, Thomas R Minor, Kevin CH Pang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Subjects:
Anxiety Disorders
Avoidance Learning
Motivation
Shock
Temperament
Extinction learning
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnbeh.2015.00168/full

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