Psychology Discussion Question 5-7
Answer each in 60 - 100 Words.
- Explain the formation of the action potential, its propagation down the axon, and its contribution to releasing neurotransmitters at the synapse. What are examples of disruptions to this process?
- How can neurotransmitters play a role in mental illness?
- Give an example of a mental illness that has been tied to the neurotransmitter GABA and explain why.
- Give an example of a mental illness that has been tied to the neurotransmitter serotonin and explain why
- Give an example of a mental illness that has been tied to the neurotransmitter dopamine and explain why
- How Does Fetal Alcohol Exposure Impact Children? How could this damage affect neural plasticity in this person? Why?