Psychology Module 10 Psychoactive Drugs Study Guide QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Psychology
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Psychology
What are psychoactive drugs, and what is dependence? Discuss how dependence happens. - ANSWER *chemical substances that alter mood, behavior, or perceptions.
* a state of physiological or psychological need to take more of a drug after continued use.
*happens after long-term drug use, when your ...
Psychology Module 10 Psychoactive
Drugs Study Guide QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What are psychoactive drugs, and what is dependence? Discuss how dependence happens. - ANSWER
*chemical substances that alter mood, behavior, or perceptions.
* a state of physiological or psychological need to take more of a drug after continued use.
*happens after long-term drug use, when your body can't function without it.
What are the physiological and psychological effects of drinking alcohol? - ANSWER The main
physiological effects are to reduce neural activity and slow body functions. The psychological effects are
slowing the parts of the brain responsible for controlling inhibitions and making judgements.
What are the physiological effects of stimulants? - ANSWER Stimulants excite neural activity and speed
up body functions
What are the physiological and psychological effects of hallucinogens? - ANSWER *cause changes in how
we perceive the world.
* Repeated use can affect cognitive abilities, including memory, concentration, and communication skills.
What are the physiological and psychological effects of opioids? - ANSWER *reduce the brain's
perception of pain.
*highly addictive and can be ingested legally through prescription pills and illegally through heroin use.
What are the physiological and psychological effects of marijuana? - ANSWER *lowers inhibition and
produces feelings of relaxation and euphoria.
*Regular use can damage the lungs, accelerate brain cell loss, impair memory, and suppress the immune
system
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