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Foundations of psychology experimental psychology begins with structuralism: o introspection functionalism addresses the purpose of behaviour. Gestalt: the assertion that the whole experience is different from the sum ifs parts led to an approach emphasizing the subjective experience of perception. James: mind can"t be broken down into elements (stream of consciousness, functionalism) Malthus: struggle for survival, essay on population. Acetylcholine: motor control and mental processes neurons directing muscle movement. Monoamines: epinephrine and norepinephrine: involved in arousal and alertness, serotonin: involved in impulse control, emotion, and dreaming, dopamine: affects motor control and motivation. Amino acids are general inhibitory and excitatory transmitters to the brain: gaba: transmitter for inhibiting neuronal transmission, glutamate: involved in neuronal transmission and aids learning and memory. Peptides modulate neurotransmission: cck, endorphins, and substance p affect satiation and pain. Peripheral nervous system somatic system: relays sensory info autonomic system: alarm (sympathetic) and go back to normal (parasympathetic) Endocrine system controlled by cns (hypothalamus and pituitary)