AP Psychology Textbook Reading Assignment Unit 3 States of Consciousness Pages 180 - 190 Junior Year Semester School (A+)

AP Psychology Textbook Reading Assignment Unit 3 States of Consciousness Pages 180 - 190 Junior Year Semester 1 School (A+) Psychoactive Drug - ANSWER-A chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods. Substance Use Disorder - ANSWER-A disorder characterized by continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption or physical risk. Tolerance - ANSWER-The diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug effect. Withdrawal - ANSWER-The discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior. Depressants - ANSWER-Drugs, alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates that reduce neural activity and slow body functions. Alcohol Use Disorder - ANSWER-Alcohol use marked by tolerance, withdrawal, and a drive to continue problematic use. Barbiturates - ANSWER-Drugs that depress central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgment. Opiates - ANSWER-Opium and its derivatives, such as morphine and heroin; depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety. Stimulates - ANSWER-Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions. Nicotine - ANSWER- Continues...