Conflict procedure
Encyclopedia
The conflict procedure is an experiment widely used in scientific research to quantify anxiety
levels through measuring changes in punished/unpunished responding. It is often used to screen drug
s for anxiolytic
potential.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components. The root meaning of the word anxiety is 'to vex or trouble'; in either presence or absence of psychological stress, anxiety can create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness,...
levels through measuring changes in punished/unpunished responding. It is often used to screen drug
Drug
A drug, broadly speaking, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. There is no single, precise definition, as there are different meanings in drug control law, government regulations, medicine, and colloquial usage.In pharmacology, a...
s for anxiolytic
Anxiolytic
An anxiolytic is a drug used for the treatment of anxiety, and its related psychological and physical symptoms...
potential.