Table 2.
Summary of results indicating distinct Susceptible phenotypes. Results were observed in both males and females unless otherwise indicated.
Task | Effects of Susceptibility |
---|---|
Pre-stress | |
Continuous access 2-bottle choice | No effect |
Light-dark transition test | Reduced entries and time spent in light compartment (females only) |
Fear measures | |
Generalization test | Increased fear generalization |
SEFL test | Increased fear conditioning |
Extinction | Impaired fear extinction |
Aversive acoustic stimulus | Increased fear conditioning |
Anxiety measures | |
Open field test | Reduced mobility, blunted response to light onset (males only) |
Elevated plus maze | No effect |
Light-dark transition test | Reduced entries into light compartment |
Alcohol measures | |
Intermittent access 2-bottle choice | Increased alcohol consumption and preference (males only) |