Neurotransmitter Information Resource

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Discussion 2.1: Neurotransmitter Information Resource

Directions

Create an informational resource about your assigned neurotransmitter (see below), such as a video, song, worksheet, graphic, presentation, and so on. Make it easy to read or listen to and understand. You are strongly encouraged to use images and graphics. You and your classmates can save these as study tools.

Last Name K–L: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

In your resources, answer the following questions and include two evidence-based sources.

1. What is the function of your neurotransmitter?

2. What is the pathway origin and projections?

3. Is your neurotransmitter excitatory or inhibitory? Explain the difference.

4. What behaviors are associated with this neurotransmitter? What symptoms or behaviors are associated with this neurotransmitter when it is deficient and/or excessive?

5. How is this neurotransmitter relevant to psychiatry as far as its impact on psychiatric symptoms or psychiatric disorders?

6. Provide two examples of medications that affect this neurotransmitter. Based on how this neurotransmitter translates into symptoms, explain how what symptoms you expect the medication to help with.

Post your original resource by the end of Day 6. Review your classmates’ resources, but no response posts are required. Note that you will be graded on your resource, not on the discussion (see the rubric).

formational Resource

Informational Resource

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccurate Information

10.0 to >8.0 pts

All information is accurate.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Most information is accurate.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Some information is accurate.

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Most information is inaccurate.

2.0 to >0 pts

Information is inaccurate.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Exceptionally clever and unique in showing deep understanding.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Thoughtfully and uniquely presented to show strong understanding of the material.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Clever at times in showing understanding of the material.

4.0 to >2.0 pts

A few original touches enhance the project to show some understanding of the material.

2.0 to >0 pts

Shows little creativity, originality and/or effort in understanding the material.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEasy to Understand

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Resource is very easy to understand.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Resource is easy to understand.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Parts of the resource are hard to understand.

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Most of the resource is hard to understand.

2.0 to >0 pts

Resource is too complicated to understand.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting, Composition, Grammar, Spelling, References, and APA Format

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Excellently written and composed. No errors in format, references, spelling, and grammar.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Well written and composed. A few minor errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Somewhat well written and composed. Many minor errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar.

4.0 to >2.0 pts

Poorly written and composed. Major errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar, but still understandable.

2.0 to >0 pts

Very poorly written and composed. Major errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar make it difficult to understand.

10.0 pts

Total Points: 40.