States of Consciousness Pt. 2 Vocab Terms

Question 0

tolerance

Answer 0

diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug

Question 1

psychoactive drug

Answer 1

chemical drug that alters perceptions and moods

Question 2

withdrawal

Answer 2

discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug

Question 3

physical dependence

Answer 3

physiological need for a drug

Question 4

psychological dependence

Answer 4

psychological need to use a drug

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addiction

Answer 5

compulsive drug craving and use

Question 6

depressants

Answer 6

drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions

Question 7

barbiturates

Answer 7

drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system

Question 8

opiates

Answer 8

depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety

Question 9

stimulants

Answer 9

drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions

Question 10

amphetamines

Answer 10

drugs that stimulate neural activity

Question 11

methamphetamines

Answer 11

powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system

Question 12

ecstasy (MDMA)

Answer 12

synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen

Question 13

hallucinogens

Answer 13

psychedelic drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images

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LSD

Answer 14

powerful hallucinogenic drug

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THC

Answer 15

major active ingredient in marijuana

Question 16

near-death experience

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altered state of consciousness reported after a close brush with death

Question 17

dualism

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presumption that mind and body are two distinct entities that interact

Question 18

monism

Answer 18

presumption that mind and body are different aspects of the same thing