Instrumental and Classical Conditioning Techniques for Establishing Chronic Autonomic Arousal.

Abstract

A model for the development of chronic emotional arousal was studied in 4 monkeys in an avoidance-punishment skin conductance response procedure. Some evidence supporting the model was obtained in the conductance and heart rate results. Collatoral data in humans were also obtained which were supportive of the approach taken. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1976
Accession Number
ADA039489

Entities

People

  • H. D. Kimmel

Organizations

  • University of South Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Animals
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Contracts
  • Electrodes
  • Feedback
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Nervous System
  • New York
  • Psychotherapy
  • Public Health
  • Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.