PSY 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: The Human Experience, Opioid Receptor, Diazepam

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2 Oct 2022

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The human experience is one of being a single entity that thinks, feels, (and the connections between them) However, our sense of self is derived from approximately 100 billion neurons. An excitation that travels along the axon at a constant strength, no matter how far it travels. Specialized junction between one neuron and another. A presynaptic neuron releases chemical signals that either excite or inhibit the postsynaptic neuron. Takes place naturally, as a result of brain maturation. *starts at birth and completes in your mid-20s. *cause: gradual decay of a pathway of axons that release dopamine. *carbidopa prevents levodopa from being broken down before entering brain. How do drugs impact behavior: stimulants, hallucinogens, depressants, narcotics, marijuana, stimulants. Drugs that increase energy, alertness, and activity. Dopamine is a critical component of motivation. Inhibition of dopamine reuptake causes presynapses to run low on their supply of dopamine. *this causes stimulant users to crash ; experience temporary lethargy/depression.

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37. Neurotransmitter substances are stored in the of the neuron, and after an action potential fires at the axon terminal, the neurotransmitters A) dendrites, are released into the soma of the neuron B) synaptic vesicles; are released into the axon of the neuron C) glial cells; bind to receptor sites on the post synaptic membrane D) synaptic vesicles, are released into the synapse E) dendrites; are deactivated and broken down in the axon of the neuron

37. Neurotransmitter substances are stored in the of the neuron, and after an action potential fires at the axon terminal, the neurotransmitters A) dendrites, are released into the soma of the neuron B) synaptic vesicles; are released into the axon of the neuron C) glial cells; bind to receptor sites on the post synaptic membrane D) synaptic vesicles, are released into the synapse E) dendrites, are deactivated and broken down in the axon of the neuron

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Imagine you are working for a community center that offers health, wellness, and relief services to all community members. The clientele is diverse and everyday you see people from all walks of life. One morning, a young man, Jeff, comes to the center for assistance. Jeff's shoes and clothes are ragged, his hair is washed, and he's thin. He stops to speak to Mary, the new front desk assistant. You notice Mary's facial

Later that morning you walk by the social services office. You see that Linda, the manager, has found Jeff a sandwich and some coffee. Linda is sitting beside him and helping him fill out paperwork. She touches him arm briefly before standing up to greet another client.

2. Initial Post: Create a new thread and answer all three arts of the initial prompt below

1. Reflect on what you know about social structure (which is made up of social institutions like the economy, family, and government). Explain how social structure plays a role in the lives of clients like Jeff.

2. Think about the interaction between Mary and Jeff. Explain how Mary's treatment of Jeff may impact his experience at the community center.

3. Think about the interaction between Linda and Jeff. List one potential positive outcome from Linda's treatment of Jeff.

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3. Reply Posts: Reply to two people on different days.

To add to the academic conversation, reply to your classmates/instructor by introducing a new idea that applies personal experience(s) and/or new knowledge gained from either courseroom material(s) or research