Asked by alyssa taylor on May 13, 2024
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Depressants _____ whereas stimulants _____.
A) slow down central-nervous-system activity/increase central-nervous-system activity
B) increase central-nervous-system activity/slow down central-nervous-system activity
C) modify a person's perceptual experience/slow down central-nervous-system activity
D) slow down central-nervous-system activity/modify a person's perceptual experience
Depressants
Depressants are substances that reduce the functioning of the central nervous system, often resulting in a sense of relaxation or drowsiness.
Stimulants
Substances that increase activity in the brain and body, resulting in increased alertness, attention, and energy.
Central-Nervous-System Activity
Refers to the processes and actions coordinated by the brain and spinal cord that include sensory information processing and triggering muscle movements.
- Appreciate the impact of assorted psychoactive drugs encompassing stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
- Explain the processes and impacts of medications on the central nervous system and human behavior overall.
Verified Answer
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Christain BautistaMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Depressants cause a slowing down of central nervous system activity, while stimulants have the opposite effect of increasing central nervous system activity.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the impact of assorted psychoactive drugs encompassing stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
- Explain the processes and impacts of medications on the central nervous system and human behavior overall.