Loose Leaf For Essentials Of Understanding Psychol Format: Loose-leaf
Loose Leaf For Essentials Of Understanding Psychol Format: Loose-leaf
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ISBN: 9781260194616
Author: FELDMAN
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Publishers
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Chapter 14, Problem 1E
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Introduction: Psychological factors like depression, stress, and hopelessness as well as social factors combine to drag many people toward the experiment with some psychological drugs. These experiments become addicted to regular intake of these drugs.

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Answer to Problem 1E

Correct answer: Drugs that affect a person’s consciousness are referred to as psychoactive.

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The drugs that are able to change the consciousness of the individual are known as psychoactive or psychological drugs. Psychoactive drugs are the chemicals that are capable to change the perceptions and moods of the person. The effect of this drugs overall depends upon the biological effects, as well as the expectations of the user.

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