Abstract
Rats that received one-trial passive avoidance training, followed 8 sec later by transcorneal electroconvulsive shock (ECS), displayed extensive memory deficits on a 24-h retention test. However, a noncontingent footshock delivered outside of the training situation during the retention interval caused a partial recovery of memory. Control Ss receiving similar stimulation entirely outside of the training situation did not display equivalent avoidance behavior, suggesting that the avoidance behavior of the former group was specific to the training situation rather than a systemic effect of the combined treatments. These data indicate that transcorneal ECS is similar to transpinnate ECS in that both interfere with retrieval processes that normally occur soon after acquisition.
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