Drugs That Activate the Sympathetic Nervous System and Produce Feelings

question 28

Multiple Choice

Drugs that activate the sympathetic nervous system and produce feelings of optimism and boundless energy are called __________.

• A)hallucinogens
• B)opiates
• C)barbiturates
• D)stimulants

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Definitions:

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; testosterone is the most well-known androgen.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that attempts to explain mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thoughts that instead of helping, end up being harmful or obstructing one’s ability to adjust healthily to particular situations or environments.

Homicide

The act of one human killing another, whether lawfully or unlawfully.