How drugs (Cocaine) affect the brain to a group of 8th grade students at the middle school you attended. | Online Homework Aiders

Need help with my Psychology question – I’m studying for my class.

You have been selected to lead a discussion on how drugs affect the brain to a group of 8th grade students at the middle school you attended. The drug you discuss will be determined as follows: Cocaine

In order to complete this task efficiently (and to be sure the content of your presentation is appropriate) you must first submit a video of your presentation to the school board for review. In order to be approved, the content of your presentation must include a detailed description of the process of neural transmission, beginning with the dendrites of the presynaptic neuron, and ending with the receptors of the post synaptic neuron, including all relevant structures and their functions. Then, you will address the following items:

• What neurotransmitters are affected by your assigned drug?
• What is the function of the neurotransmitter(s) affected?
• What part(s) of the brain is/are most affected?
• What is the overall result on behavior based on the parts of the brain identified above, and how does this lead to addiction?

Remember, your audience is comprised of a group of hyperactive 8th graders who know nothing about the topic, so be brief (15-30 minutes), clear in your descriptions and define all terms! You may use your text, any videos posted in the “Watch” module, and the web as you prepare your presentation; however, web resources must end in .org, .edu or .gov (no .com). Cite your sources verbally throughout your presentation. Feel free make the video through your phone, through Screencast or any other application you are comfortable using. Be sure any attempts to upload or share the link are successful far in advance of the due date to avoid losing points for this assessment. See attached rubric for grading parameters.