Impulse Control Disorder

Research Paper # 100132

Medical and Health
Psychology > Disorders

This paper researches the influence of neural transmitters on impulse control disorders.

1,661 words () | 8 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a research proposal and the final paper that explores the impact of serotonin, dopamine and GABA on impulse control disorders. The paper emphasizes the interactive nature of these three neural transmitters. The paper provides evidence that chemical imbalances in the brain can significantly disrupt or destroy the basic biological ability to control impulsive behaviors. The paper also shows how all research supports the interactive nature of the neuro-chemical basis of behavior.

From the Paper:

"Literature from leading physician researchers on impulse related behaviors such as aggression, violence or addictive behaviors such as compulsive gambling states a stronger link exists between serotonin deficits and impulse dyscontrol than previously thought. Even fewer studies have studied adults with conduct disorders that are represented in the comprehensive literature review provided in the research paper. Other studies represented seek to demonstrate the effects of serotonin and the link between serotonin and both dopamine and GABA such that when there is a deficit in serotonin, deficits coexist in the other two."

Sample of Sources Used:

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Grant, J. E. & Kim, S. W. (2006). Medication management of pathological gambling. Minnesota Medicine. Retrieved on November 1, 2006 from http://www.mmaonline.net/publications/MNMed2006/September/clinical-grant.htm
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