Learned Avoidance in the Male Syrian Hamster: Investigating the Outcome of a Glucocorticoid Antagonist on Reconsolidation

<p>In this experiment, we used our Conflict Alleyway Apparatus and a glucocorticoid antagonist, mifepristone, to investigate the role of glucocorticoids in the reconsolidation of learned avoidance in defeated male Syrian hamsters. Subjects were tested for memory deficits 48 hours and 96 hours...

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Main Authors: Erik Haugsnes, Alicia Askew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of European Psychology Students
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Online Access:https://jeps.efpsa.org/articles/310