AP Psychology Module 25 Launchpad

The release of stored serotonin and the eventual damage of serotonin-producing neurons is most closely associated with the long-term use of

Ecstasy

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of

tolerance

When oxygen deprivation just prior to death turns off the brain's inhibitory cells, neural activity increases in the

visual cortex

LSD and other powerful hallucinogens are chemically similar to, and therefore block the actions of, a subtype of the neurotransmitter serotonin. At the synapse, these drugs act as a(n)

antagonist

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs.

psychoactive

Although Max never experiences caffeine withdrawal symptoms, he feels that he needs coffee every morning as part of his daily routine. Max best illustrates

psychological dependence

The discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of certain drugs is called

withdrawal

What is most likely to occur when the brain is repeatedly flooded with artificial opiates?

The brain stops producing endorphins