Learned Helplessness Apparatus
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The learned helplessness paradigm is a widely used animal model of depression, displaying exposure to inescapable shock resulting in dramatic deficits in emotional expression, associative learning, and behavioral coping when presented to an aversive but escapable stimulus.
- Includes contexual plates for different colors and patterns and shock plates for D/C shock delivery
The learned helplessness paradigm is a widely used animal model of depression originally described by Overmier and Seligman (1967), who observed that exposure to inescapable shock resulted in dramatic deficits in emotional expression, associative learning, and behavioral coping when presented to an aversive but escapable stimulus.
The Learned Helplessness apparatus is designed to maximize time and grant dollars for data output. The device can be configured with multiple shock configurations. Flexible contextual cues allows operant conditioning in the learned helplessness experiments. Integration with Conductor software means Neuralynx and Ethovision seamless software integration without I/O boxes.
Ordering information: The Learned Helplessness Apparatus requires software to function (see accessory option). Software package is designed for use with the Learned Helplessness Apparatus as a standalone software package.
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The learned helplessness paradigm is a widely used animal model of depression, displaying exposure to inescapable shock resulting in dramatic deficits in emotional expression, associative learning, and behavioral coping when presented to an aversive but escapable stimulus.
- Includes contexual plates for different colors and patterns and shock plates for D/C shock delivery
The learned helplessness paradigm is a widely used animal model of depression originally described by Overmier and Seligman (1967), who observed that exposure to inescapable shock resulted in dramatic deficits in emotional expression, associative learning, and behavioral coping when presented to an aversive but escapable stimulus.
The Learned Helplessness apparatus is designed to maximize time and grant dollars for data output. The device can be configured with multiple shock configurations. Flexible contextual cues allows operant conditioning in the learned helplessness experiments. Integration with Conductor software means Neuralynx and Ethovision seamless software integration without I/O boxes.
Ordering information: The Learned Helplessness Apparatus requires software to function (see accessory option). Software package is designed for use with the Learned Helplessness Apparatus as a standalone software package.
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Catalog #: CA21905-026
Supplier: Kimberly-Clark