STRESS HINDERS RATS' DECISION-MAKING ABILITIES
November 18, 2008
November 18, 2008
SEATTLE, Nov. 18 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
A little bit of stress goes a long way and can have far-reaching effects.
Neuroscientists from the University of Washington have found that a single exposure to uncontrollable stress impairs decision making in rats for several days, making them unable to reliably seek out the larger of two rewards.
The research was presented here Tuesday (Nov. 18) at a press conference . . .
A little bit of stress goes a long way and can have far-reaching effects.
Neuroscientists from the University of Washington have found that a single exposure to uncontrollable stress impairs decision making in rats for several days, making them unable to reliably seek out the larger of two rewards.
The research was presented here Tuesday (Nov. 18) at a press conference . . .