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The effect of time after shock on conductance level of the rat was assessed at 0 sec, 30 sec, 2 min, 15 min, 30 min, and 1 h following shock. The results indicated that, although the time after shock is a significant factor in conductance level, the relationship is not linear, and the greatest increase in conductance is still present 15 min following the termination of the shock.
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Menoff, A., Carran, A. & Riddell, W.I. Skin conductance level as a function of time after shock. Bull. Psychon. Soc. 6, 617–618 (1975). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03337585
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