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  2. APA Dictionary of Psychology

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    a drug or other chemical agent that binds to a particular receptor and produces a physiological effect, typically one similar to that of the body’s own neurotransmitter at that receptor.

  3. Agonists vs Antagonists: Roles in Psychology Explained

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    Agonists are the stimulators, the go-getters, the “yes we can” molecules. They bind to receptors and trigger a response, whether that’s releasing more neurotransmitters, changing cell behavior, or influencing your mood.

  4. Agonist is a term commonly used in the field of psychology to describe a chemical substance or drug that binds to and activates a specific receptor in the brain or body. In simpler terms, an agonist is a molecule that mimics the effect of another molecule, often a neurotransmitter, in the body.

  5. Agonists – what are they? - Psychology Sorted

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    Neurotransmitters are agonists –they bind with receptor sites on the post-synaptic neuron and cause an action potential. Drugs are also agonists that act in the same way, but they are not natural in our nervous system.

  6. Agonists in Psychology: Concepts, Applications, and Impact

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    In the world of psychology and neuroscience, an agonist is like that overly enthusiastic friend who always says “yes” to everything. But instead of agreeing to go skydiving at 3 AM, agonists bind to receptors in our brains and activate them, triggering a response.

  7. Psychology Definition of AGONIST: noun. 1. a neurotransmitter, narcotic, chemical, or other stimulant that ties itself to a receptor spot and elicits a.

  8. Agonists - (AP Psychology) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations ...

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    Definition. Agonists are substances that bind to and activate receptors in the brain, causing an increase in neural activity. They mimic or enhance the effects of neurotransmitters.

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