Neurochemical Flashcards

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What does neurochemical theory suggest

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That Brian chemistry can be influenced by diet e.g food adatives,
Pollution or hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar associated with diabetes)

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What do some studies suggest

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That low level of serotonin are linked with higher aggression

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What does serotonin do

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Regulates signals between neurons and is said to control persons mood

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Example of a study associated with neurochemicla

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Scerbo and Raine 1993,conducted meta-analysis on 29 studies into anti-social adult and children

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What did Scerbo and Raine 1993 find

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That low levels of serotonin in all the participants

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What was Scerbo and Raines solution

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To control serotonin levels through diet including foods like dark chocolate, cheese , nuts and salmon which can help raise serotonin levels levels

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What’s another thing that can influence brain chemistry

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The abuse of steroids can make Leila become extremely violent this is knowns roid rage

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What do steroids do

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Increase muscle growth and testosterone level

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What’s an example of steroids in use

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Williams an American body builder beat a man to death after taking 2,000 times recommendeddosege of steroids

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