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1200 word essay. preferably a first but 2.1 at an absolute minimum.
Critically review the biochemical, pharmacological, and clinical evidence that there is an association between dysfunction of central dopamine systems and schizophrenia
1. Demonstrate critical understanding of the mechanisms of
“neurotransmission, synaptic physiology and synaptic plasticity.”
2. Demonstrate critical understanding of the evidence relating to the neurochemical basis of various psychological/psychiatric disorders.
3. Demonstrate critical understanding of the mechanisms of action of various psycho therapeutic drugs.
4. Demonstrate critical understanding of the mechanisms of action of various recreational drugs/drugs of abuse.
5. Demonstrate critical understanding of the mechanisms of hormone
“production, secretion and action.”
6. Demonstrate critical understanding of the hormonal processes that drive sexual differentiation of the nervous system.
7. Demonstrate critical understanding of the relationships between
hormonal processes and behavior.
