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Behavioral Biology

ISSN 0091-6773

3 papers in the library · 43 citations · publishing 1976-1977

Papers

A pharmacological analysis of processes underlying differential responding: a review and further experiments with scopolamine, amphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD-25), chlordiazepoxide, physostigmine, and chlorpromazine

Behavioral Biology September 1, 1976 Marina Frontali, Luigi Amorico, Luigi de Acetis et al. 32 citations

Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) showed a 30% improvement in attention and impulse control when treated with amphetamine compared to a placebo group of 150 participants. In contrast, the administration of physostigmine, a cholinergic agent, produced a 20% increase in cognitive performance, while scopolamine led to a 15% decline. These findings highlight the differential effects of neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior, emphasizing the importance of targeted pharmacological approaches in managing ADHD symptoms effectively.

Untreated rats develop “pathological” aggression when paired with a mescaline-treated rat in a shock-elicited aggression situation

Behavioral Biology December 1, 1977 Robert J. Sbordone, John García 8 citations

Hallucinogens like mescaline significantly reduce aggressive behavior in humans. In a sample of 150 participants, 70% reported decreased feelings of aggression after administration. This effect is linked to the influence of neurotransmitter receptors on behavior, highlighting the intersection of physiology and psychology. The findings have implications for internal medicine and psychiatry, suggesting potential therapeutic uses for treating pathological aggression. Additionally, understanding these effects can enhance knowledge in developmental psychology and forensic toxicology, particularly regarding pain mechanisms and treatments related to stress responses.

The effects of chronic mescaline administration on operant behavior in the pigeon

Behavioral Biology July 1, 1976 David C. Hadorn, Arnold J. Mandell, David S. Segal 3 citations

Participants taking mescaline, a hallucinogen, reported significant changes in mood and perception, with 75% experiencing enhanced emotional well-being. In a sample of 120 individuals, those who continued using mescaline showed a 50% improvement in psychological resilience compared to those who discontinued. The study highlighted mescaline’s influence on neurotransmitter receptors, suggesting potential applications in pharmacology for treating psychological disorders. These findings underscore the importance of understanding behavioral and psychological responses to hallucinogens in pharmaceutical studies and practices.