Question 1

What are psychoactive drugs?

Accepted Answer

Drugs that affect the chemical and physical function of the brain

Alters perception and behavior

Question 2

What are depressants?

Accepted Answer

Drugs that slow neural activity

Question 3

What are stimulants?

Accepted Answer

Drugs that excite neural activity

(speed up heart and respiration rates)

Question 4

What are hallucinogens?

Accepted Answer

Drugs that alter mood, distort perceptions, and evoke sensory images

Drugs, AP Psychology Flashcards