The Course of Amnesia up to Twenty-four Hours After Non-Contingent Treatment as a Function of the Footshock-Electroconvulsive Shock Interval

Author

Thomas C. Whitaker, Central Washington University

Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 1972

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Mental Health Counseling

Committee Chair

Terry L. Devietti

Second Committee Member

Richard V. Alumbaugh

Third Committee Member

Howard B. Robinson

Abstract

This study tested specific predictions of the state-dependency hypothesis concerning the effects of footshock (FS)-electroconvulsive shock (ECS) treatment interaction on memory storage. Rats were trained in a water "T" maze to turn either left or right. Twenty-four hours later they received FS-ECS treatment. The FS-ECS intervals were .5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., and sham (no FS-ECS). Testing took place either 1, 6, 12, 18, or 24 hr. after treatment. Results indicated trends, but no significant evidence of the amnesia gradient being related to the FS-ECS interval.

Recommended Citation

Whitaker, Thomas C., "The Course of Amnesia up to Twenty-four Hours After Non-Contingent Treatment as a Function of the Footshock-Electroconvulsive Shock Interval" (1972). All Master's Theses. 2035.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/2035