Flashcards on Behavior and Neurotransmitters / A Closer Look at Memory

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What is the role of neurotransmitters in behavior?

Neurotransmitters transmit signals between nerve cells, influencing behavior.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure?

Dopamine

What is the process of memory retrieval?

Recalling stored information from memory

What are the three stages of memory?

Encoding, storage, retrieval

Which area of the brain is crucial for forming new memories?

Hippocampus

What is the role of serotonin in memory?

Serotonin influences learning and memory processes.

What is an example of implicit memory?

Riding a bicycle without consciously thinking about it

Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation?

Serotonin

What is the role of acetylcholine in memory?

Acetylcholine plays a role in attention and memory formation.

What is an example of explicit memory?

Recalling specific events or facts

Which neurotransmitter is associated with stress response?

Norepinephrine

What is the process of memory encoding?

Converting sensory information into a form that can be stored in memory

What is an example of procedural memory?

Tying shoelaces without consciously thinking about the steps

Which neurotransmitter is associated with anxiety and fear?

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

What is the role of glutamate in memory?

Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory.

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Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure?



What is the process of memory retrieval?



Which area of the brain is crucial for forming new memories?



What is an example of implicit memory?



Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation?



What is the role of acetylcholine in memory?



Which neurotransmitter is associated with stress response?



What is an example of procedural memory?



Which neurotransmitter is associated with anxiety and fear?



What is the role of glutamate in memory?




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