Hypothalmic Reward in Feeding, Running and Mating Behaviour

Synopsis

Electrodes are implanted in different parts of the hypothalamus of rats. Animals can obtain electrical stimulation by pressing a lever, or stimulation can automatically be applied. Shows effects of brain stimulation on feeding, running and mating behaviour under a variety of conditions.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 26 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1969

Availability

Hire? Part of collection sold by BSIP to University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology, in December 1991

Uses

Medical or psychology students.

Subjects

Biology; Psychology

Keywords

animal behaviour; laboratory experiments; rats

Credits

Writer

A C Rosenquist; A R Caggiula; B G Hoebel

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

BSIP Europrofile Ltd

Phone

020 8946 8644

Fax

020 8946 4599

Address

Hill House
96 Wimbledon Hill
London
SW19 7PB

Notes

Contact: Dr Hartley Millar (2/01), e-mail hmillar@cix.couk

Name

University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology