The Conditioned Emotional Response as a Function of CS Duration

Author

Frank M. Schmitt, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

This is a study of the effect of CS duration on response rate. The CS durations used were 40, 55, 70, and 85 seconds. The order of CS presentations was varied. Four male CFN strain rats bar pressed for two 60-minute sessions per day on a VI-2 minute schedule for food. Each rat received six presentations of the CS-US (sugar solution) pairings per session. Each rat received six sessions at each CS duration and two sessions with the US terminated. There are no systematic enhancement or suppression effect during the CS period. This study indicates that order of CS presentations does have an effect on response enhancement and suppression and that enhancement and suppression are difficult to obtain.

Keywords

Rodents, Rats, Conditioned response, Behavior, Mammals, Experiments, Emotional conditioning, Aversive stimuli

Advisor

Dr. Robert Adams

Date of Award

Spring 1971

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/LDVK5514

Recommended Citation

Schmitt, Frank M., "The Conditioned Emotional Response as a Function of CS Duration" (1971). Master's Theses. 1424.
DOI: 10.58809/LDVK5514
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1424

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