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The Biological Approach (Key terms :star: (Biological approach - views…

- - - - Nerve impulse reaches the end of one neuron, a chemical called a neurotransmitter is released
      - Dopamine is an excitatory neurotransmitter that is associated with our drive our motivation
      - Serotonin is an inhibitory transmitter adequate amounts of which are necessary to maintain a stable mood
      - Brain
        
        Frontal lobes - are involved with functions such as speech, thought and learning
        
        Partial lobes - process sensory information such as touch, temperature and pain
        
        Temporal lobes - are involved with hearing and memory
        
        Occipital lobes - process visual information
    - - Hormones are produced in the endocrine glands such as the pituitary gland
      - Example :star: Carre et al. studied an Canadian ice hockey team over the course of a season, They found evidence of a surge in levels of the hormone testosterone whenever the team played in their home stadium, suggesting the hormone energized the players to defend their home territory