Assumption 3-Neurotransmitters

Question 1

How do biological psychologists explain the behaviour of neurotransmitters?

Answer 1

Neurons =nerve cells transmit electrical signals throughout the body 3 basic roles=
1.Receive information
2.Determine weather the information should be passed on
3.Send the information to muscles glands or other organs

Question 2

How do neurotransmitters work?

Answer 2

Chemical messengers pass signals from presynaptic neuron(the one sending message)
to postsynaptic neuron(the one receiving the message) across the synapse(small gap)

Question 3

What is dopamine?

Answer 3

Controls the brains reward and pleasure centres responsible for feeling pleasure and satisfaction

Question 4

How can dopamine be the explanation of romantic relationships?

Answer 4

It activates the reward centres of the brain,making love a pleasurable experience
High dopamine levels also🔗to schizophrenia