PSYC 1101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Retina, Spreading Activation, Unconsciousness
18 Nov 2016
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Tolerance- desired effects require more product because of continued use. Psychological- increased desire and struggle to get the high. Feeds addiction because user needs more amount. Withdrawal- detrimental effects on body to get used to not having the drug. Physiological- body is telling user that it needs the drug to function normally. Psychological- mind craves drug to soothe pain. Worsens addiction because user craves drug to soothe physical and mental pain. Taking time away from other activities to search for a high. Depressants (alc/opiates), stimulants (caff, nicotine, cocaine), and hallucinogens (marijuana) Stimulants- drugs that enhance neural activity and bodily functions. Arouses brain to state of alertness, increases heart rate and bp. Relaxes muscles, causes release of stress-relieving neurotransmitters. Causes increases of neurotransmitters because it blocks reuptake pathways. High schoolers use alcohol first, then marijuana, then cocaine. Influences on and treatment for substance abuse therefore control it. Psychological- individual/group therapy => help people realize the source of their addiction and.
