Carlson et al (1999)

Question 1

aim

Answer 1

to conduct a review of current research to study the relationship between neurotransmitters other than dopamine that could be implicated in causing sz

Question 2

procedure

Answer 2

reviewed various research findings investigating neurochemical levels in patients diagnosed w sz and drugs known to induce symptoms

Question 3

findings

Answer 3

as well as dopamine research showed that noradrenaline, serotonin, acetylcholine, glutamate and gaba as likely neurotransmitters to relate to sz. low glutamate levels related to sz. Clozapine most effective for d+s. positive symptoms resulted form glutamate failure in the cerebral cortex. negative symptoms resulted from glutamate failure in the basal ganglia.

Question 4

conclusion

Answer 4

further research into glutamate deficiency needs to happen. Schizophrenia may’ve different types that can be caused by abnormal levels of different neurotransmitters.

Question 5

:) meta analysis

Answer 5

a meta analysis allowed Carlson to increase the sample size as well as improving the statistical power of the findings. T/F a larger sample size increases the population validity of the study

Question 6

:) practical applications

Answer 6

the knowledge that different neurotransmitters other than dopamine can relate to sz can her to improve future research + treatments T/F carillons findings have practical applications to society .

Question 7

:( informed consent- secondary data

Answer 7

ethical guideline of informed consent was breached since Carlson used secondary data, he did not have the consent of the people within the data. T/F ethical guideline of informed consent was breached