Alcohol consumption is likely to ..... attention to an arousing provocation and ..... attention to normal inhibitions.

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Alcohol consumption is likely to ____ attention to an arousing provocation and ____ attention to normal inhibitions.

A	decrease; increase
B	increase; decrease
C	decrease; decrease
D	increase; increase

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Intoxication is the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alcohol is classified as a Central Nervous System Depressant, meaning that it slows down brain functioning and neural activity. Alcohol does this by enhancing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alcohol is a depressant which slows down all the major functions of the central nervous system. It can cause slurred speech, mental confusion, blurry vision, and poor muscle control. If enough alcohol is consumed, it severely impairs the functioning of the respiratory system, and can even casue breathing to stop.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following statements best describes the effect of alcohol on human functioning? It depresses the central nervous system.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS