Glossary E
Glossary E
Excitation transfer refers to the idea that arousal from one event can transfer to a later event. Moreover, it is the idea that physiological arousal from sources other than frustration or anger can be linked to anger-related thoughts and cognitions, thereby increasing aggression.
Excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) is defined as graded depolarization of a neuron. It refers to depolarization that increases the probability of the postsynaptic cell to reach its threshold and fire.
Excitatory transmitter is defined as neurotransmitters that cause the inside of a neuron to become more positively charged. Excitatory neurotransmitters increase the probability that an action potential will be generated and are also associated with increases in the rate of nerve firing.