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Impulsivity characterization in the Roman high- and low-avoidance rat strains: behavioral and neurochemical differences.
Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 1 Apr 2010
Moreno Margarita, Cardona Diana, Gómez Maria José, Sánchez-Santed Fernando, Tobeña Adolf, Fernández-Teruel Alberto, Campa Leticia, Suñol Cristina, Escarabajal Maria Dolores, Torres Carmen, Flores Pilar
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The selective breeding of Roman high- (RHA) and low-avoidance (RLA) rats for rapid vs extremely poor acquisition of active avoidance behavior in a shuttle-box has generated two phenotypes with different emotional and motivational profiles. The phenotypic traits of the Roman rat lines/strains (outbred or inbred, respectively) include differences in sensation/novelty seeking, anxiety/fearfulness, stress...
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