Addiction
Describe evidence that people who are addicted to drugs have “dopamine-impoverished” brains. Hint: See evidence cited in the textbook from Martinez et al. (2009) and Martinez et al. (2012).
Explain two problematic consequences of having a “dopamine-impoverished” brain.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD):
Describe the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Describe brain differences associated with ASD.
Discuss the potential for oxytocin to be used as a treatment for ASD.
Explain the diathesis-stress model.
Schizophrenia:
What does the dopamine hypothesis suggest about the biological basis of schizophrenia?
Give some evidence of the dopamine hypothesis (i.e. why do researchers believe it might be true?).
Compare and contrast typical and atypical antipsychotics. How are they the same? How are they different?
Tell the story of Phineas Gage.
Category: Biopsychology
Module 7 Writing Assignment
Fill in the blanks (please bold your answers).
Neurons that fire together _____________ together.
In long-term potentiation, a weak synapse is strengthened. This occurs when both synapses are activated at the same time.
Specifically, a molecule of the neurotransmitter __________________ binds to an NMDA receptor. But, the magnesium (Mg+) ion is blocking the ion channel, so Ca+ ions cannot enter. However, if that postsynaptic neuron fires, the Mg+ ion will be ejected. This allows ______________ ions to flow into the postsynaptic neuron. When these ________________ ions flow into the postsynaptic neuron, they cause ____________ receptors to move to the dendritic spines on the postsynaptic neurons. With a surplus of these _________________ receptors, Na+ ions can more easily flow into the postsynaptic neuron. The influx of Na+ ions cause the postsynaptic neuron to depolarize.
This is the physiological process by which a synapse is strengthened in long term potentiation.
Who is H.M. and what have we learned from him with regards to the role of the hippocampus in memory formation?
Describe the mechanism of action of alcohol. How does it work?
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? Describe their mechanism of action.
Module 7 Writing Assignment
Fill in the blanks (please bold your answers).
Neurons that fire together _____________ together.
In long-term potentiation, a weak synapse is strengthened. This occurs when both synapses are activated at the same time.
Specifically, a molecule of the neurotransmitter __________________ binds to an NMDA receptor. But, the magnesium (Mg+) ion is blocking the ion channel, so Ca+ ions cannot enter. However, if that postsynaptic neuron fires, the Mg+ ion will be ejected. This allows ______________ ions to flow into the postsynaptic neuron. When these ________________ ions flow into the postsynaptic neuron, they cause ____________ receptors to move to the dendritic spines on the postsynaptic neurons. With a surplus of these _________________ receptors, Na+ ions can more easily flow into the postsynaptic neuron. The influx of Na+ ions cause the postsynaptic neuron to depolarize.
This is the physiological process by which a synapse is strengthened in long term potentiation.
Who is H.M. and what have we learned from him with regards to the role of the hippocampus in memory formation?
Describe the mechanism of action of alcohol. How does it work?
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? Describe their mechanism of action.
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My topic is how thyroid levels correlate with the level of mental health issues. Specifically if low or high thyroid levels correlate with certain levels of mental health issues. I am just requesting for the introduction with sources to be written. You can choose the sources, as long as it relates to the topic. I will attach examples and rubric for the whole assignment, but I just need the introduction and the chart with the source information on it, which is shown at the bottom of the example paper. I did include a chart of articles that you may want to use, but I am happy with any articles. And the chart in the intro definitely needs to be better like the one in the example! Thanks!