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Class Notes: General Psychology: Biology of Behavior and Consciousness Last document update:   ago

The nervous system operates through neurons, the basic units stimulated by neurotransmitters and hormones. Communication occurs via electrical signals within neurons and chemical signals between them. Neurons exhibit an all-or-none response, firing messages based on the strength of stimuli, with neurotransmitters facilitating communication. Dopamine influences movement and learning, while serotonin affects mood and sleep. Brain structures include the hindbrain, responsible for survival functions...