AP Psych- Chapter 4:

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Although repeated use of amphetamines has caused Aaron legal problems, which threaten his job, he continues to use the drugs. Aaron most clearly shows signs of....

Addiction

Why is it dangerous to combine alcohol with a sleeping pill?

Alcohol and sleeping pills are depressants; their combined action reduces nervous system activity and can lead to death.

Which of the following is a common symptom of nicotine withdrawal?

Anxiety

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

Ecstasy

Sensory experiences that occur without a sensory stimulus are called.......

Hallucinations

Mrs. Roberts, who suffers from AID, has been given an ordinarily illegal drug at the university hospital. Considering her specific mental condition, it is likely that she has recieved........

Marijuana

LSD is most likely to produce......

Narcolepsey

Which of the following drugs is classified as a stimulant?

Nicotine.

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

The brain stops producing endorphins.

What do methamphetamine, caffeine, and cocaine have in common?

They excite neural activity and arouse body functions.

THC, the active ingredient in _____________, is classified as a _____________.

maarijuana; hallucinogen

Withdrawl

the discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of a certain drug.


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