Abstract
TCAP has been reported to enhance the retention of a discriminated lever-pressing avoidance response in rats, presumably by increasing the rate of RNA synthesis during the learning trials. In three experiments using a pole-climb avoidance response and multiple injections, we were unable to demonstrate enhancement. In two additional experiments designed to confirm the original report, results were also negative.
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This research was supported by Contract Nonr 2993(00) between the Office of Naval Research and Stanford Research Institute. Mrs. Judith Colwell and Mr. Val Putnam assisted in the conduct of the research.
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Otis, L.S., Pryor, G.T. Lack of effect of TCAP on conditioned avoidance learning in rats. Psychon Sci 11, 95–96 (1968). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03328152
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