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PSYC 2000 Exam 2 LSU Knapp Exam (Actual / ) 34 Questions And 100% Verified CORRECT Answers
Circadian rythm Cyclical changes that occur on a roughly 24 hour basis in many biological processes
Biological clock Term for the area of the hypothalamus that is responsible for controlling our level of alertness
Sleep debt Missing sleep takes a toll on your body and must be made up
Mental effects: mild depression, difficulty learning new
information, problems paying attention, problems thinking clearly, and slowed reaction time
Physical effects: weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes,
and heart problems
Psychoactive drugs Substances that contain chemicals similar to those found naturally in our brains that alter consciousness by changing chemical processes in neurons. Used to treat physical and mental illnesses, sometimes used for recreational purposes 1 / 2
Tolerance reduction in the effect of a drug as a result of repeated use, requiring users to consume greater amounts to "feel it"
Withdrawls Unpleasant effects of reducing/stopping consumption of a drug that users had consumed as a habit
Physical dependence Occurs when people continue to take a drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Psychological dependence Occurs when continued use of the drug is motivated by intense cravings
Addictive personality People consume drugs/alcohol to relieve pain, leading to the reinforcement of abuse
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