Neurons & The Nervous System Knowledge Organizer

Here’s a knowledge organizer I’ve created of the most essential concepts for neurons and the structure of the nervous system in an introductory psychology course. These knowledge organizers are designed to help you identify the most important factual knowledge you need to have in order to engage in the more challenging activities of discussing, writing about, and applying the concepts. … Read More

Introduction to Neurotransmitters

In this video I introduce several neurotransmitters including acetylcholine, dopamine, GABA, serotonin, and norepinephrine. I also describe some of the functions of each of these neurotransmitters, with the caveat to avoid oversimplifying the role of neurotransmitters in explaining complex behaviors. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see future videos! Have questions or topics you’d like to see covered … Read More

What Happens to Neurotransmitters After Release?

In this video I explain what else can happen to a neurotransmitter after release (besides binding to a receptor on the postsynaptic neuron). These include reuptake, enzyme deactivation, and autoreception, and I provide mnemonics for remembering each of these processes. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel to see future videos! Have questions or topics you’d like to see covered … Read More