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Arousal
Researchers close in on scientific definition of arousal
September 1st, 2003
For scientists in the field of neurobiology, defining the factors that influence the arousal of brain and behavior is a holy grail. Research published by Rockefeller University scientists in the August 11, 2003, issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition is the first to give a rigorous definition of what is meant by arousal, considered to be at the base of all emotionally laden behaviors. In particular, the researchers, led by Donald W. Pfaff, PhD, provide an operational definition of arousal that scientists can pursue and measure quantitatively in laboratory animals, as well as in human beings. ...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2003-09-01)
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