How Does Language Affect People's Beliefs About and Their Reactions

question 27

Essay

How does language affect people's beliefs about and their reactions to violence against women?

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the nervous system that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system involved in muscle activation and memory formation.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including motivation, reward, and the regulation of mood and movement.