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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"behavioral pharmacology"”.
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INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN IMPULSIVE ACTION AND TEMPORAL ESTIMATION: INTERACTION WITH THE SEROTONIN (5-HT) 5-HT2A RECEPTOR
… of individual differences in impulsive action or behavioral timing, which may be important for directing the development of appropriate pharmacotherapeutics. The present studies were designed to gain insights into the nature and origins of impulsive action and its relationship to temporal …
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The Characterization Of Pb2+ Toxicity In Rat Neural Development: An Assessment Of Pb2+ Effects On The Gaba Shift In Neural Networks And Implications For Learning And Memory Disruption
… mimetic drug manipulations in the intact animal (behavioral pharmacology). The influence of a 956ppm Pb2+ gestational diet (i.e. from birth to sacrifice) resulted in pup mean blood lead levels (BLLs measured in ìg/dL) (Range 28-47) and Dams (Range 33-51) respectively. In contrast, control pups …
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Cocaine self-administration in rhesus monkeys: effects on neurobiology and cognition and evaluation of cognitive enhancement for addiction treatment
… for cocaine dependence exist, although combined behavioral and pharmacological interventions, reviewed in Chapter I, may lead to better treatment outcomes. The goal of the current research is to characterize neurobiological and cognitive deficits associated with cocaine use in monkeys, and …
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The effects of a recess or break and stimulant medication on the classroom behavior of children with ADHD
Only two empirical studies of recess have been extended to children with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and only one has included a single-case analysis. In addition, no studies have been found that specifically evaluated the effects of a quiet, indoor break on the …
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Strategies to Identify Therapeutic Opportunities in the Treatment of Addictive Disorders
… disorder. Each of these disorders share similar behavioral characteristics that may be motivated by common neural substrates and molecular mechanisms. This dissertation aims to elucidate some of the drivers of addictive behaviors and proposes four strategies to identify therapeutic opportunities …