Kofahl Edpuzzle Consciouness and Attention

Rafael has a sleep disorder for which he takes medically prescribed amphetamines. For which of the following sleep disorders is Rafael most likely being treated?

Narcolepsy

A certain drug reduces the activity of the central nervous system, including the hippocampus and cerebellum. It affects several neurotransmitters, most notably gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Which of the following is most like the drug in question?

alcohol

Anti-anxiety drugs like Xanax, Valium, and Halcion which slow central nervous system function are classified as

depressants

An individual who drinks alcohol daily finds it necessary to drink increasing amounts to achieve the state of well-being attained in the past. This individual is showing

drug tolerance

Painkilling substances produced by the brain are known as

endorphins

Which of the following is NOT classified as a stimulant?

heroin

When people consume large amounts of alcohol, they are often unable to recall what they did and said while they were drinking. This occurs because alcohol interferes with the brain's ability to form new memories in the

hippocampus

When a person is suffering from severe pain, the type of drug that will best help alleviate that pain is an opiate

opiate

Physical cravings for a drug and unpleasant reactions when the drug is withheld are signs of

physical addiction

Enhanced mood, heightened creativity, and vivid hallucinations coupled with headaches, paranoia, and nausea are typical effects of

psilocybin

Getting a headache from not having a morning coffee after substantial daily coffee consumption for several months is most likely due to

withdrawal

Caffeine and nicotine are in the same class as which of the following drugs?

Cocaine

Which of the following psychoactive drugs increases nervous system activity?

Cocaine