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Agonists, Antagonists, and Psychopharmacology
Differentiate between neurotransmitter agonists and antagonists and explain how psychoactive drugs alter brain chemistry.
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Neural and Hormonal Communication
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Examine how electrochemical signals, neurotransmitters, and endocrine hormones coordinate body systems and influence behavior.
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SS.Psy.4.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors and their interactions influence individuals’ behavior and mental processes.
SS.Psy.8.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All agesUse appropriate psychological terminology with reference to psychologists, their experiments, and theories in order to explain the possible causes of and impact on behavior and mental processes.