Assignment: Family Therapy Course
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Create a concept map of the workings of neurons and neurotransmitters from the subject of psychopharmacology. Your concept map needs to provide a holistic view of the structure, functions, and processes involved. Your concept map should include the following:
Draw and label a neuron as the central concept.
From the central concept, diagram the five main neurotransmitters:
1. Acetylcholine (ACh)
2. Dopamine (DA)
3. Norepinephrine (NE)
4. Serotonin (5-HT)
5. GABA
Then, briefly define, connect, and give examples of the terms and concepts outlined below in a written paragraph following your diagram.
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacodynamics
Add in your response the relationships between drug dosage and behavioral response. Include sources of individual differences in drug action such as gender, age, physical wellness, race, and ethnicity.
Support your assignment with at least two scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 1-3 pages, not including title and reference page. Please use at least 2 articles to cite.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.