Choose a Specific Neurotransmitter or Class of Neurotransmitters and Discuss

question 113

Essay

Choose a specific neurotransmitter or class of neurotransmitters and discuss its impact on behavior.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, which is an important milestone in cognitive development.

Schema

In cognitive psychology, a pattern of thought or behavior that organizes categories of information and the relationships among them.

Covered Up

Refers to actions taken to conceal, hide, or obscure something, typically to prevent information or the truth from being known.

Equilibration

A cognitive development process described by Jean Piaget in which individuals reconcile new information with their existing cognitive schemas, achieving a balance or equilibrium between assimilation and accommodation.