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Visual patterned reflex present during hypothalamically elicited attack.

R Bandler·J P Flynn
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Abstract

A cat from which attack is elicited by electrical stimulation of the hypothalamus lunges more frequently toward a mouse presented to the eye contralateral to the stimulated site than it does to a mouse presented to the ipsilateral eye. This differential effect does not appear to be attributable to a temporary or permanent defect in the ipsilateral eye.

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R Bandler, J P Flynn. 1971-02-26. Visual patterned reflex present during hypothalamically elicited attack.. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.171.3973.817

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