influence of neurochemistry on behaviour Flashcards
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neurotransmitters
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Within the brain chemicals called neurotransmitters travel in cerebral fluid (the fluid within the brain). Biological psychologists show that neurotransmitters have an effect on behaviour.
High levels of dopamine have been linked to schizophrenia.
Low levels of serotonin have been linked to depression, and some anxiety disorders such as OCD.