Date of Degree
12-1970
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Program
Biology
Advisor
I. Geller
Advisor
J. L. Hughey
Abstract
The initial intent of this study was to investigate p-CPA's actions on conditioned "anxiety" (CER) in rats in order to ascertain whether the derived effects were qualitatively similar to those previously reported for "conflict" behavior. Specifically, the goals of this study were to determine if p-CPA would reinstate lever-pressing behavior that had been suppressed by a series of tone-shock pairings. If a change in behavior did occur, would the reintroduction of serotonin, through the use of 5-HTP, return the behavior to pre-drug control levels.
Recommended Citation
Hartmann, Roy J., "The Effects of Para-Chlorophenylalanine on a Conditioned Emotional Response in Rats" (1970). Theses & Dissertations. 310.
https://athenaeum.uiw.edu/uiw_etds/310