AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A stimulant/mild hallucinogen which causes dehydration, overheating, and depressed mood
A
Methamphetamine
B
Marijuana
C
Cocaine
D
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -MDMA is a synthetic drug that acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen. 15–17. It produces an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment from sensory experiences.

Detailed explanation-2: -They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident or energetic. 1. Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine. Large doses can cause over-stimulation, resulting in anxiety, panic, seizures, headaches, stomach cramps, aggression and paranoia.

Detailed explanation-3: -What drugs are depressants? Alcohol, cannabis, benzodiazepines, heroin and other opioids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ecstasy is an amphetamine-based synthetic drug with euphoric and hallucinatory effects, originally promoted as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Ecstasy has both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties.

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