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Graham Cousens, Assistant Professor (B.A., Rutgers University, 1994; Ph.D., Rutgers University, 2002)
Graham Cousens is a systems neuroscientist broadly interested in how the central nervous system supports basic learning and memory processes. Graham is particularly interested in the ventral striatum and closely-associated brain regions, including prefrontal cortex and the amygdaloid complex. His research utilizes behavioral, neuropharmacological, and electrophysiological techniques to examine how these brain regions contribute to learning. Graham teaches introductory psychology and upper level courses related to neuroscience and cognition.
Selected publications include:
Cousens, G., & Otto, T. (2003). Neural substrates of olfactory discrimination learning with auditory secondary reinforcement. I. Contributions of the basolateral amygdaloid complex and orbitofrontal cortex. Integrative Physiological & Behavioral Science, 38, 272-294.
Otto, T., Cousens, G., & Herzog, C.D. (2000). Behavioral and neuropsychological foundations of olfactory fear conditioning. Behavioural Brain Research, 110, 119-128.
Cousens, G., & Otto, T. (1998). Both pre- and post-training lesions of the basolateral amygdala abolish the expression of olfactory and contextual fear conditioning. Behavioral Neuroscience, 112, 1092-1103.
Cousens, G., & Otto, T. (1997). Long-term potentiation and its transient suppression in the rhinal cortices induced by theta-related stimulation of hippocampal field CA1. Brain Research, 780, 95-101.
Otto, T., Cousens, G., & Rajewski, K. (1997). Odor-guided fear conditioning. I. Acquisition, retention, and latent inhibition. Behavioral Neuroscience, 111, 1257-1264.
More information on Graham Cousens can be found at his personal website.
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