THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Question
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Drugs that calm neural activity and slow body functions, including alcohol, barbiturates and opiates
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Depressants
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Stimulants
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Hallucinogens
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Depressants are drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions. They include: Alcohol. Barbiturates.
Detailed explanation-2: -Opiates: Opium and its derivatives (morphine and heroin) depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stimulants are a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body. They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident or energetic. Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine.
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