Ap Psychology Unit 5 Test Drugs
what are sometimes used by athletes to enhance footwork and endurance?
Amphetamines
the dangers of labeling behaviors such as too much eating, sex, gambling as an addiction can be used as an
all-purpose excuse to explain away the behaviors
what does LSD and other hallucinogens act like
antagonist
why is it dangerous to combine alcohol and sleeping pills
because alcohol and sleeping pills are depressants, their combined actions reduces nervous system activity and can lead to death
what are the causes of heroin?
breathing slower, pupils constricted, and feelings of anxiety can often be replaced by blissful pleasure
what blocks the reputake of dopamine?
cocaine
Alcohol consumption disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memory by
decreasing REM sleep
what is the biggest problem with viewing drug addiction as a disease
it may lead to drug addicts feeling powerless to overcome the addiction
The change in brain chemistry that offsets the effects of a psychoactive drug is called
neuroadaptaion
what can cause sensitivity to pain
nicotine
a person who states if they don't drink caffeinated drinks they will get a headache is and example of
physical dependence
alcohol consumption will not make you more what
self-conscious
what does research indicate about people stopping using drugs
that people can stop using drugs without professional help
drug users that experience neuroadaptation is a sign of what
tolerance
near death experiences are often accompanied by what?
visions of bright lights
what enables the release of stored serotonin and the eventual damage of serotonin-producing neurons (long-term uses)
Ecstacy
what can trigger heightened energy and euphoria
Methamphetamine
what is a psychedelic drug
LSD
what is an alter state of consciousness that is similar to a near death experience?
the uses of LSD