PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THEORY OF EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Emotion and neurotransmission are linked. Which of the following neurotransmitters would be most related to happiness/depression?
A
Serotonin
B
Acetylcholine (ACh)
C
GABA
D
Orexin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that mediated satisfaction, happiness and optimism. Serotonin levels are reduced in depression, and most modern anti-depressant drugs, known as serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), act by increasing the amount of serotonin available to brain cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -They found that the altered monoamine neurotransmitter functions play a critical role in the mechanism of emotional disorders. Gu et al. introduced three core affects: happiness, sadness, and stress, which are subsided respectively by three neuromodulators: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.

Detailed explanation-3: -When it comes to happiness, in particular, the primary signaling chemicals include: Serotonin. Dopamine. Endorphins.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common neurotransmitters that play a role in emotion are dopamine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), serotonin, and noradrenaline.

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