Abstract
Seizure prone gerbils reared under low levels of stimulation had shorter seizure latencies than those given extra stimulation from post-natal days 1-21. They also exhibited prolonged postseizure hyperactivity in the open field whereas the latter did not. This provides new evidence that level of cerebral excitability is, in part, a function of early experience. Further, it suggests that seizure activity and its after effects may be mitigated by manipulating the early experience of seizure prone subjects.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 649-652 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Neuropsychologia |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1978 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Behavioral Neuroscience