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Findings obtained using a one-trial modification of exploration procedure are reviewed and the suitability of the test as a device for screening and classifying psychoactive drugs is considered. It is concluded that the test has value from a theoretical point of view, in relation to a model of affective disorders based upon the concept of stimulus analysis, but that there are several practical difficulties which limit the test's usefulness as an adjunct to a basic screening programme for new drugs.
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