Discoveries of the methods by which neurons communicate (i.e., via neurotransmitters) laid the groundwork for the emergence of ________ as a field of psychology.

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Psychopharmacology is the field of psychology that studies the effects of drugs on the mind and behavior, particularly focusing on how neurotransmitters mediate these effects. The discovery of neurotransmitter communication among neurons directly contributed to the development of this field, as it provided a biochemical basis for understanding how drugs can alter psychological states and behaviors.

Discoveries of the Methods by Which Neurons Communicate (I