Richard ReardonFrancis T. DursoDonald A. Wilson2016-01-142016-03-302016-01-142016-03-301994-04-01Reardon, R., Durso, F. T., & Wilson, D. A. (1994). Neural Coding and Synaptic Transmission: Participation Exercises for Introductory Psychology. Teaching of Psychology, 21(2), 96-99. doi: 10.1207/s15328023top2102_8http://hdl.handle.net/11244/25512We present two simulations of neural transmission for use in an Introductory Psychology class. These simulations illustrate the complex coding properties of a single neuron, especially how excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials accumulate to produce an action potential. A follow-up exercise, using the framework of the simple children's game Musical Chairs, illustrates synaptic transmission, including the effects of psychoactive drugs at the synapse.en-USResearch Article10.1207/s15328023top2102_8false