Answer to Question #317558 in Psychology for pink

Question

Misty Mayer, works as the receptionist in a private hospital. She is known to be a friendly, well-balanced and optimistic person with diverse hobbies and good interpersonal relations. However, since a month ago Misty has succumbed to severe depression, without any change in her work and life circumstances. The psychiatrist prescribes an antidepressant to better regulate her mood and her sleeping patterns. A deficit in which neurotransmitter may be the cause of Misty’s depression?

a.

Glutamate

b.

Serotonin.

c.

Dopamine.

d.

Acetylcholine.

Answer 1

Serotonin.