The experimental studies relating to the effect of various types of radiation on learning, activity and manipulation, conditioning, and discrimination are discussed. The difficulty of inferring an effect in man, and the confounding due to uncontrolled variables are highlighted. Recommendations for further experimental studies are presented, and a comprehensive bibliography of selected material on radiation is included.
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