THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Question
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Depressants like acohol increase ____ the neurotransmitter designed to inhibit brain activity.
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Dopamine
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Serotonin
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Norepinephrine
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GABAE
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Endorphins
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and is associated with the sedative effects of alcohol.
Detailed explanation-2: -One such neurotransmitter is called GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid). Alcohol influences the receptors for GABA.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and can affect the way the brain looks and works. Alcohol makes it harder for the brain areas controlling balance, memory, speech, and judgment to do their jobs, resulting in a higher likelihood of injuries and other negative outcomes.
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