What Function Do Neurotransmitters Have in Mental Health Disorders

question 3

Multiple Choice

What function do neurotransmitters have in mental health disorders?

• A) Dopamine levels are increased in schizophrenia.
• B) Increased levels of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) contribute to anxiety.
• C) Serotonin is decreased in a state of anxiety.
• D) Norepinephrine is increased in depression.

Explain standpoint theory and its relevance to understanding cultural differences in communication.

Recognize and explain the processes and errors in perception, such as stereotyping and fundamental attribution error.

Identify the stages of the interpersonal perception process.

Discuss the effects of perceptual barriers on communication and relationships.

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Definitions:

Actin

One of two major proteins of muscle; makes up thin filaments in myofibrils of muscle fibers. See also myosin.

Myosin

A type of protein found in muscle tissue as a thick filament that plays a key role in muscle contraction and movement.

Sarcolemma

Plasma membrane of a muscle fiber; also forms the tubules of the T system involved in muscular contraction.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.