Homework
For this homework you will get an opportunity to learn about the various components of biological psychology while gaining insight into a self-selected disease or disorder. Select a topic of interest from the following choose one on your own.
o Alzheimer disease
o Multi-infarct dementia
o Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
o Multiple sclerosis
o Autism
o Parkinson's disease
o Closed head injury/Traumatic Brain Injury
o Schizophrenia
o Lewy Bodies Dementia
o Seizure disorders: epilepsy
o Fetal alcohol syndrome
o Tourette syndrome
o Huntington's disease
o Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
o Middle cerebral artery stroke
After you have selected your disorder of interest, determine at least one neurotransmitter that is altered (increased or decreased) by the injury or disorder. For some of the disorders, you will find that neurotransmitters are altered at different times or stages. For example, when a person has an epileptic seizure, a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) deficiency may be associated with the onset of seizures; however, the levels may be normal during other times.
Your goal will be to identify at least one neurotransmitter that is altered early at some point after the injury or onset of the disorder. State what role the neurotransmitter plays in central nervous system (CNS) functions and then provide an example of what happens when the neurotransmitter is either decreased or increased. If the neurotransmitter changes at a specific time, specify when it is altered. In a Word document, respond to the following:
o Identify the disorder or injury you selected and give a brief description.
o Identify and describe at least one neurotransmitter that is altered by the disorder or injury.
o State the role of the neurotransmitter in the CNS functions and provide an example of what happens when the neurotransmitter is decreased or increased.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.