Neuroscience
This chemical is released in the brain when the brain engages in pleasurable, novel, and anticipated rewarding experiences.
Dopamine
This is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness.
Melatonin
In what country/society allows marriage at 16, the voting age 18, and drinking at 21
US
This is an inhibitory chemical that plays a main role in many of your bodys functions including;appetite, arousal, and mood
Serotonin
A hormone released when you're stressed. But too much over too long increases memory loss as you age.
Cortisol
From what to what age is adolescence defined as in the United States
12-19
Neurotransmitters
Are adolescent expectations clear or the same in every society
No societal norms on how to treat adolescents vary country to country
This inhibitory neurotransmitter plays a major part in muscle control and the nervous system.
GABA
Oxytocin
This chemical is one that can act as a hormone. This chemical plays its main role with stress response.
Norepinephrine
A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands especially in times of stress. Increases blood circulation, breathing, and prepares muscles for exertion.
Adrenaline