Briefly outline how excitation and inhibition are involved in synaptic transmission (4 marks)

If neurotransmitters are excitatory then they increase the positive charge of the neuron, making it more likely to fire. An example of this is dopamine, of which high amounts are linked to schizophrenia. Whereas, if a neurotransmitter is inhibitory, such as serotonin, it will result in the neuron becoming more negatively charged and less likely to fire.

GD

Related Psychology A Level answers

All answers ▸

How do I write a Psychology 12 Mark Question?


Outline one study that has investigated stress-related illness and the immune system. In your answer you should refer to what was done and what was found. (4 marks)


Outline the Strange Situation as a method of assessing attachment. Briefly explain two limitations to this method.


What are the 2 types of hypotheses in Research?