altering consciousness Flashcards
what is meditation?
group of techniques that involve focusing on things, and blocking out distractions
what is hypnosis?
trance-like state of concentrated and focused attention
facts about hypnosis?
- aware of what’s going on
- will not violate moral values
- cannot show superhuman capabilities
- memory is not more accurate
- don’t reveal embarrassing secrets
what is a sweat lodge ceremony?
indigenous tradition that is linked to positive mental outcomes
what is a psychoactive drug?
- alters normal mental functioning, mood perception or thought
what is drug dependence?
compulsive pattern of drug use
what is drug tolerance?
user becomes progressively less affected by the drug
what is withdrawal?
physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a regularly used drug is discontinued
what are stimulants?
category of drugs that speed up activity in central nervous system, suppress appetite, feel more awake, energetic
what are uppers?
slang term for stimulants
4 types of stimulants?
1 - Amphetamines (increase arousal, relieve fatigue, suppress appetite)
2- Cocaine (produces feeling of euphoria)
3- Crack (most potent, cheap, addictive form of cocaine and is smoked)
4- Crash (sad, negative feelings that happen after the three other stimulants)
what are hallucinogens?
psychedelics (alter perception and mood)
3 types of hallucinogens?
1- LSD (hallucinations during panic and terror)
2- Ecstasy (MDMA) (permanent damage to the serotonin releasing neurons)
3- Marijuana (relaxation, giddiness)
what are depressants?
decrease activity in the CNS, slows down bodily functions
dowers: slang term
5 types of depressants?
1- alcohol (CNS)
2- barbiturates (sleeping)
3- tranquilizer (calms)
4- narcotics (relieve pain + calming effects)
5- heroin (addictive + synthetic derived from morphine)
