NEUROTRANSMITTERS AND AGGRESSION LARISSA BATISTA PSY 407 SUMMARY According to various scientific research studies conducted over the past three decades suggest that central neurotransmitters play a key role in the modulation of aggression in all mammalian species including humans. Specific neurotransmitters systems involved in aggression include serotonin‚ dopamine‚ norepinephrine‚ GABA‚ and neuropeptides such as vasopressin and oxytocin. Neurotransmitters not only
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activated regions associated with processing information about the self‚ memory for visual space‚ and recollection Activation reflects richness of experiencing autobiographical memories as compared to laboratory memories AM can elicit emotions‚ in the amygdala Memory over the Lifespan Events that become significant parts of a person’s life tend to be remembered well Transition points in people’s lives appear to be particularly memorable Reminiscence bump: enhanced memory for adolescence and young
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2. Schools of Thought in Psychology The Psycho-dynamic and behavioral viewpoints of psychology are very different. The Psycho-dynamic realm of psychology focusses on the mind and personality as they relate to the mental‚ emotional or motivational factors at the unconscious level and especially at the subconscious level. The Behavioral realm of psychology explains that consciousness and unconsciousness is neither a definite nor a useable concept that has rejected
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scopolamine competes with acetylcholine‚ scopolamine wins the battle and blocks the acetylcholine receptor in the brain. Therefore‚ making memories is impossible when consuming this drug. Also‚ scopolamine influences the amygdala which leads to the loss of free will. The amygdala shuts down the thinking process of our brain so we can take immediate action in an emergency. It is scary to think how quickly this drug can impact
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The controlling aspect of where fear is found is in the amygdala gland‚ that controls your senses and muscles - “enabling your body to quickly react to the sound of a threat”. Because of the amygdala gland there is two responses to fear‚ “fight or flight”. And this is the reason why General Zaroff in the short story “ The Most Dangerous Game” finds hunting animals too easy‚ because
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Neurocognitive Disorder Research: Autism Psychology November‚ 09‚ 2010 "Autism is a lifelong developmental disability. It is part of the autism spectrum and is sometimes referred to as an autism spectrum disorder‚ or an ASD. The word ’spectrum ’ is used because‚ while all people with autism share three main areas of difficulty‚ their condition will affect them in very different ways. Some are able to live relatively ’everyday ’ lives; others will require a lifetime of specialist
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Life after Trauma Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that some people develop after going through a stressful and dangerous event. This widespread disorder can affect individuals psychologically‚ emotionally and behaviorally following the experience of a traumatic event. Not all individuals who are exposed to a traumatic event develop PTSD; researches hypothesized that biological and environmental factors contribute simultaneously to the development of PTSD. In order
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Memory Manipulation‚ Memory Implants and Telepathy The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of future technology in our society‚ namely memory manipulation‚ memory implants‚ and telepathy. The story “We can Remember It For You Wholesale” is used to contrast the different ways by which a technology can be used for both positive and negative actions. Finally‚ because some people believe that such technologies would do more harm than good‚ it is important to refute some of their strongest claims
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The Effects of Violent Video Games on Adolescents Kacy Romero University of Louisiana at Lafayette Abstract In this paper‚ the effects that violent video games have on adolescents will be discussed. Mentioned throughout this paper will be results from specific studies that both support and oppose the theory that violent video games increase aggression in adolescents. The theory that violent video games do encourage aggression will be the main focus‚ specifically supported the study conducted
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What is psychology? The scientific study of behavior and mental processes Development of psychology as a science Wilhelm Wundt founded the first psychology laboratory. Student of Wudnt ’s‚ E.B. Titchner named Wundt ’s approach structuralism. William James gave field an "American Stamp‚" invented functionalism Contemporary approaches to psychology Biological Approach (focus on the body) Neuroscience Behavioral Approach (behavioral responses and their environmental determinants) Psychodynamic
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