THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Question
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Antidepressant drugs work mainly because they raise the level of a single neurotransmitter called
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Dopamine
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Epinephrine
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Serotonin
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Norepinephrine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It’s thought that SSRIs work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter (a messenger chemical that carries signals between nerve cells in the brain). It’s thought to have a good influence on mood, emotion and sleep.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antidepressant medications increase the activity of chemicals called neurotransmitters in the brain. Increasing the activity of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine seems to help lessen the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Detailed explanation-3: -Dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters. They are both involved in depression, digestion, and sleep.
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