Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Conditioned Taste Aversion Learning

Abstract

The literature on taste aversion learning is reviewed and discussed, with particular emphasis on those studies that have used exposure to ionizing radiation as an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned taste aversion. The primary aim of the review is to attempt to define the mechanisms that lead to the initiation of the taste aversion response following exposure to ionizing radiation. Studies using drug treatments to produce a taste aversion have been included to the extent that they are relevant to understanding the mechanisms by which exposure to ionizing radiation can affect the bahavior of the organism. Keywords: Ionizing radiation, Conditioned taste aversion, Lithium chloride, Behavior, Reprints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA166953

Entities

People

  • Bernard M. Rabin
  • Walter A. Hunt

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amines
  • Blood
  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain Stem
  • Central Nervous System
  • Chemistry
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Nervous System
  • Neural Pathways
  • Neurosciences
  • Radiation
  • Tyrosine
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.