ELECTRICAL SELF-STIMULATION OF THE BRAIN IN MAN

Studies are described of two human patients under treatment with ICSS. Their subjective reports in association with stimulation to reward areas of the brain are presented. The data indicate that patients will [See Figure 6. in Source PDF] [See Figure 7. in Source PDF] stimulate regions of the brain...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of psychiatry 1963-12, Vol.120 (6), p.571-577
1. Verfasser: HEATH, ROBERT G
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Studies are described of two human patients under treatment with ICSS. Their subjective reports in association with stimulation to reward areas of the brain are presented. The data indicate that patients will [See Figure 6. in Source PDF] [See Figure 7. in Source PDF] stimulate regions of the brain at a high frequency for reasons other than to obtain a pleasurable response. These data extend information obtained from ICSS in animals.
ISSN:0002-953X
1535-7228
DOI:10.1176/ajp.120.6.571