Important Side Boxes

Question 1

depressants

Answer 1

alcohol, barbiturates, quaaludes

Question 2

depressants

Answer 2

decreated activity of the central nervous system (initial high followed by sleepiness, slower thinking, and impaired concentration)

Question 3

stimulants

Answer 3

tobacco, cocaine, amphetamines, meth, caffeine

Question 4

stimulants

Answer 4

increased activity of the central nervous system (sense of alertness, well-being, energy)

Question 5

opiates

Answer 5

heroin, morphine, codeine

Question 6

opiates

Answer 6

sense of euphoria, decreased pain

Question 7

psychedelics

Answer 7

marijuana, LSD, ecstasy

Question 8

psychedelics

Answer 8

dramatically altered perception, mood, and thoughts

Question 9

distributed vs massed study

Answer 9

spread your study time out- review your notes and taxt in increments

Question 10

testing effect

Answer 10

test yourself frequently on the material

Question 11

elaborative rehearsal

Answer 11

connect new knowledge with existing knowledge

Question 12

levels of processing

Answer 12

work to process ideas deeply and meaningfully. try to capture information in your own words

Question 13

mnemonic devices

Answer 13

use reminders or cues to connect your knowledge based to new materials