Table 2

t test for difference between CS+ and CS− in valence and arousal ratings

ValenceSessiontdfp-valueMean CS− (±SD)Mean CS+ (±SD)
PlaceboAcquisition7.8147<0.001*72.56 ± 21.5931.88 ± 20.80
 Recall4.3347<0.001*61.59 ± 22.4943.29 ± 21.33
DoxycyclineAcquisition6.3448<0.001*74.11 ± 21.3636.51 ± 23.85
 Recall3.47480.001*56.56 ± 21.2143.62 ± 20.91
ArousalSessiontdfp-valueMean CS− (±SD)Mean CS+ (±SD)
PlaceboAcquisition−8.1147<0.001*21.16 ± 21.7569.25 ± 26.99
 Recall−3.9347<0.001*35.73 ± 27.1853.33 ± 26.53
DoxycyclineAcquisition−5.4148<0.001*36.22 ± 30.4467.97 ± 24.83
 Recall−3.46480.001*34.48 ± 29.6048.20 ± 30.30
  • Valence ratings: “How do you feel when seeing this triangle? (0 = very negative, 100 = very positive)” Arousal ratings: “How aroused do you feel when seeing this triangle? (0 = very calm, 100 = very excited).” p-value: paired t-test significant differences (p < 0.05) are marked with ‘*’; SD: standard deviation.