Degree of arousal and performance: Effects of reticular stimulation on an operant task

G. T. Wilson; W. P. Radloff

doi:10.3758/BF03331052

Degree of arousal and performance: Effects of reticular stimulation on an operant task

G. T. Wilson, W. P. Radloff

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Rats receiving rostral brainstem stimulation of 6 µa performed significantly better on a VR₂ schedule and on a VR₅ schedule than operated controls. Stimulation of 18 µa resulted in significantly impaired VR₅ performance. Experimental control made explanation in terms of “rewarding” or “punishing” effects of stimulation unlikely. The findings provide neurophysiological evidence for a curvilinear relationship between performance and arousal.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	13-14
Number of pages	2
Journal	Psychonomic Science
Volume	7
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03331052
State	Published - Jan 1967
Externally published	Yes

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