| Arc | activity-regulated cytoskeleton-associated protein |
| BLA | basolateral amygdala |
| Clen | clenbuterol |
| DG | dentate gyrus |
| EC | entorhinal cortex |
| dHipp | dorsal hippocampus |
| GrDG | granular layer of the DG |
| LC | locus coeruleus |
| long-LTP | long-lasting form |
| LTP | long-term potentiation |
| OL | object location |
| pCREB | phosphorylated form of cAMP-response element-binding protein |
| s.c. | subcutaneously |
| VTA | ventral tegmental area |