Psychology 100A - Chapter 3 Consciousness - Psychoactive Drugs

Question 1

What type of drug is alcohol and list two pleasurable and negative effects

Answer 1

1. Depressant
2. Initial high of relaxation and disinhibition
3. Depression and organ damage (others include memory loss, decreased reaction times, etc.)

Question 2

What type of drug is Heroin and list two pleasurable and negative effects

Answer 2

1. Depressant
2. Euphoria rush and pain relief
3. Reduced immune system, constipation, insomnia, decreased mental capacity

Question 3

What type of drug is caffeine and list two pleasurable and negative effects

Answer 3

1. Stimulant
2. Increased alertness and energy levels
3. Restlessness and insomnia (when coffee is drunk near bedtime)

Question 4

What type of drug is nicotine and list two pleasurable and negative effects

Answer 4

1. Stimulant
2. Sexual arousal and relaxation
3. Heart disease and cancer

Question 5

What type of drug is Cocaine and list two pleasurable and negative effects

Answer 5

1. Stimulant
2. Euphoria rush and confidence/energy
3. Cardiovascular stress and depressive crash

Question 6

What type of drug is methamphetamine and list two pleasurable and negative effects

Answer 6

1. Stimulant
2. Euphoria and alertness
3. Irritability and insomnia (also hypertension and seizures)

Question 7

What type of drug is ecstasy and list two pleasurable and negative effects

Answer 7

1. Stimulant and mild hallucinogen
2. Emotional elevation and disinhibition
3. Dehydration and reduced immune and cognitive functioning

Question 8

What type of drug is LSD and list two pleasurable and negative effects

Answer 8

1. Hallucinogen
2. Sensory images form (without sensory input), “dream like state”
3. Risk of panic from near death feeling

Question 9

Marijuana (THC)

Answer 9

1. Mild Hallucinogen
2. Pain relief and relaxation ‘distorted awareness of time”
3. Impaired learning and memory, and increased risk of psychological diesases