EBK ESSENTIALS OF UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOL
EBK ESSENTIALS OF UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOL
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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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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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