application

• the three assumptions:

  • neurotransmitters
  • localisation of brain function
  • evolutionary influences
• changes is brains neurotransmitter systems will affect our mood , emotions and behaviours
• eg. high levels of dopamine may cause positive symptoms of schizophrenia
• in relation to therapy, we can alter levels of certain chemicals with the use of psychological drugs to treat symptoms of some disorders
• drug therapy works by blocking or increasing the action of different neurotransmitters in the brain
• this approach refers to the brain structure and function of different brain areas and the impact on our moods and behaviours
• certain drugs target neurons in certain areas of the brain that improve symptoms that are localised in that area eg. D2 receptors and positive symptoms