Stress-Induced Enhancement of the Startle Reflex

Abstract

A major goal of the work funded by the Air Force has been to evaluate the role of the amygdala in both conditioned and unconditioned fear and anxiety. This work showed that the central nucleus of the amygdala, and its direct projection to a particular part of the acoustic startle pathway, were critically involved in the performance or expression of fear-potentiated startle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1993
Accession Number
ADA278414

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  • Michael S. Davis

Organizations

  • Yale University

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Brain
  • Central Nervous System
  • Computer Vision
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Extinction
  • Infusions
  • Inhibition
  • Learning
  • Movement Disorders
  • Nervous System
  • Neural Pathways
  • New York
  • Training

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  • Biology
  • Psychology

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  • Neuroscience
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.