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The mechanism by which magnesium pemoline (MgPe) facilitates active avoidance is unclear. Some hypothesize that the drug affects performance but not learning factors. In order to clarify the effects of MgPe, this study investigated its effects on such simple behavior as spontaneous activity, food intake, and stimulus responsivity in rats over a 22-h period. MgPe significantly increased spontaneous activity but did not affect food intake and stimulus responsivity.
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Gianutsos, J., Gianutsos, R. & Filby, Y. Magnesium pemoline: Effects on spontaneous activity, stimulus responsivity and food intake. Psychon Sci 12, 177–178 (1968). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03331257
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