The influence of neurochemistry on behaviour

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Neurochemistry influence on behaviour
> A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger in the brain that passes information from one synapse to the other to produce behaviour
> There are a range of neurotransmitters in the brain that communicate these messages, when there is imbalance it can cause abnormal behaviour
> An imbalance of dopamine has been linked to the development of schizophrenia

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The influence of neurochemistry on behaviour

Cards (1)

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5. Approaches in Psychology

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4.3 The Behavioural Approach to Treating Phobias

5.2 Learning Approaches

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5.7 Comparison of Approaches

5.5.3 Psychosexual Stages

5.5.4 Defence Mechanisms

Unit 3: Biological Psychology

1.1 The Sociological Approach

4.3.1 Marketing Approaches

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5.2.2 Social Learning Theory

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