fischer 2005 Flashcards
1
Q
the aim
A
my study on neurotransmitters (dopamine) and the aim is to chevck whether dopamine plays a role in romantic love
2
Q
subjects of the fischer
A
10 females, 7 makes who have been intensely in love for at least 7 months (not with each other)
avarage age:21 they vary from 18-26
3
Q
procedure
A
they put them in mris and did those
1) 30 seconds looking at a loved ones pgotograph
2) 40sec filler activity
3)30seconds looking at an emotionally neutral same sex acquaintance
4)20 second filler activity
(they did those 6 times so the entire thing lasts 720 seconds)
4
Q
results
A
a specific pattern of activation in the vta where the dopamine is produced in the brain
5
Q
therefore
A
yes dopamine does play a part in romatic love
6
Q
strengths
A
mris, accuracy, safe
7
Q
weaknesses
A
nit generalised
