Chapter 5.3 - Drugs and Consciousness Flashcards
_____________ _____ influence consciousness and behavior by altering the brains chemical message system.
Psychoactive Drugs
_____ ________ is the tendancy for larger amounts of chemicals being required to acheived the same effect.
Drug Tolerance
Withdrawl Symptoms come in ____ forms:
Physical and Psychological
Name 3 examples of a Depressant Psychoactive Drug.
Alcohol, Benzo’s/Barbituates, Toxic Inhalents
Psychoactive Drugs that reduce the activity of the Central Nervous System are:
Depressants
In relation to Alcohol, the __________ Theory suggests effects are produced by people’s expectations of influence in certain situations.
Expectancy Theory
The Theory that suggests alcohol hampers attention, leading people to respond in simple ways to complex situations.
Alcohol Myopia Theory
Name 3 examples of a Stimulant Psychoactive Drug.
Ecstasy, Cocaine, Nicotine, Amphetamines
Psychoactive Drugs that excite the activity of the Central Nervous System, hightening arousal and activity levels are:
Stimulants
Name 3 examples of a Narcotic or Opiate Psychoactive Drug.
Heroin, Opium, Morphine, Methadone, Codine
Psychoactive Drugs that are derived from opium that have the ability to releive pain are:
Narcotics or Opiates
Why are Narcotics or opiates especially alluring?
Because they are external mimics of the brains own internal system of relaxation and well-being.
Name 3 examples of a Hallucinogen Psychoactive Drug.
LSD, Mescaline, PCP, Ketamine
Psychoactive Drugs that alter sensation and perception are:
Hallucinogens
Psychoactive Drug that is derived from the leaves and buds of te hemp plant::
Marijuana (active Ingredient is THC)
