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Cortisol and DHEA-S are associated with startle potentiation during aversive conditioning in humans.

Authors :
Grillon, Christian
Pine, Daniel S.
Baas, Johanna M. P.
Lawley, Megan
Ellis, Valerie
Charney, Dennis S.
Source :
Psychopharmacology. Jun2006, Vol. 186 Issue 3, p434-441. 8p. 2 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Examines the relationship between cortisol/sulfate ester of dehydroepiandrosterone ratio and fear-potentiated startle. Factors that motivate startle; Potential factor implicated in the anxiety/startle association; Methods used in the study; Limitiations in using cortisol measures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00333158
Volume :
186
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Psychopharmacology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20924949
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-005-0124-2