REM-SLEEP DEPRIVATION DIMINISHES FEAR IN RATS

被引:63
作者
HICKS, RA [1 ]
MOORE, JD [1 ]
机构
[1] CALIF STATE UNIV SAN JOSE,DEPT PSYCHOL,SAN JOSE,CA 95192
关键词
Emotionality; Exploration; Fear; Open-field behavior; REM sleep deprivation;
D O I
10.1016/0031-9384(79)90232-4
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
To test the hypothesis that REM sleep deprivation decreases fear, the behavior of 44 rats was measured in an open-field test. Prior to this test, the animals were exposed to 4 days to one of four treatments, i.e., either a dry environment control, a wet environment control, a 2-day REM deprivation period, or a 4-day REM deprivation period. During the test both exploration and three parameters of emotionality were recorded. The results offered convincing evidence in support of the hypothesis. © 1979.
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