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A vacuum-tube constant-current shock source. providing ac, smooth dc, and pulsating dc output is described. In addition to output flexibility. the shock source is compact, inexpensive to construct. and has undergone 4 years of testing and laboratory use. Operating instructions, theory of operation, and suggested modifications are included along with performance specifications.
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The development of this circuit was supported in part by Analytic Behavioral Systems Grant E-2001. Reprint requests should be addressed to Richard E. Steele, Department of Psychology, Marymount College, 7750 Fordham Road, Los Angeles, California 90045.
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Stewart, R.A., Campbell, S.L. A constant-current shock source for providing direct or alternating current output. Behav. Res. Meth. & Instru. 2, 224–226 (1970). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03207183
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