psychology 2301 final exam Collin College - Questions with complete solution

psychology 2301 final exam Collin College - Questions with complete solution psychology 2301 final exam what are psychoactive drugs? - correct answer drugs that alter your perception and/or mood what are the three "unknowns" listed that make recreational drug use potentially dangerous? - correct answer the risk of addiction, misuse, and dependence how do stimulants differ from depressants? - correct answer stimulants- increase central nervous system depressants- decrease central nervous systems what were the stimulants described in class? how do they work? how do they "feel"? - correct answer caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, and amphetamines increase norepinephrine levels increase levels of dopamine and/or serotonin are there medical uses for stimulants? - correct answer drugs for ADD/ ADHD, people with this are a little under-stimulated. diet and treatment for narcolepsy. what does "sched