This theory goes way back to the 1950's and yes, there is physiological evidence for excess of dopamine as well as deficiencies of GABA. But the question that is rarely asked is when did such chemicals occur? As much as we all know about brain plasticity, we should realize that early experience can play a role. And sure enough, children raised in a highly stressful environment also reveal excess amounts of dopamine. So, a far more logical question is if chemical balances do exist, when were they first noted and how related are they to early experiences?
I have provided an attachment that provides abstracts of studies that demonstrate 1) chemical imbalances in those with schizophrenia; 2) chemical imbalances in children raised in stressful environments; and, 3) the cost of attributing mental disorders to brain chemical imbalances. Joan jwarm...@oakton.edu > Student asked what it was that lead to the dopamine hypothesis regarding > schizophrenia. How did anyone get to the idea of too much dopamine? AND is > there ANY type of physiological evidence for that? > > Annette > > Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph.D. > Professor, Psychological Sciences > University of San Diego > 5998 Alcala Park > San Diego, CA 921210 > tay...@sandiego.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@mail-archive.com. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=51817 or send a blank email to leave-51817-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
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