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The Effect of Chlorpromazine and Chlordiazepoxide on Cognitive Functioning

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

A. Brimer ,
H. Schnieden  and
A. Simon
A. Brimer
Affiliation:
Department of Education, University of Bristol
H. Schnieden
Affiliation:
University of Aberdeen
A. Simon
Affiliation:
West of England College of Arts, Bristol 8
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Whilst it is well known that drugs can cause behavioural changes (Trouton and Eysenck, 1960) relatively little attention has been given to the effects of drugs on complex cognitive functions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of two drugs frequently used in psychiatric treatment (chlorpromazine and chlordiazepoxide) on performance in problem solving situations as well as in tests involving speed and accuracy.

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Research Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 110 , Issue 468 , September 1964 , pp. 723 - 725
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1964 

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