PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is true of alcohol?
A
Alcohol is a hallucinogen, because it makes people believe things that are not true.
B
Alcohol is a depressant, because it causes people to feel sad when under its influence.
C
Alcohol is a stimulant, because people do foolish things while under its influence.
D
Alcohol is a depressant, because it calms neural activity and slows body function.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The chemical signals, known as neurotransmitters, help bind neuron receptors. Neurotransmitters help carry these messages to neurons. As alcohol enters the body, it binds to certain neurotransmitters that are responsible for inhibiting communication and causes them to slow down, resulting in decreased brain activity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. This means that it is a drug that slows down brain activity. It can change your mood, behavior, and self-control. It can cause problems with memory and thinking clearly.

Detailed explanation-3: -They can affect concentration and coordination and slow down a person’s ability to respond to unexpected situations. In small doses, they can cause a person to feel more relaxed and less inhibited. In larger doses they can cause drowsiness, vomiting, unconsciousness and death.

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