Psychedelic Drugs That Distort Perceptions and Evoke Sensory Images in the Absence

question 138

Multiple Choice

Psychedelic drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input are called

• A) amphetamines.
• B) hallucinogens.
• C) barbiturates.
• D) opiates.

Understand the diagnostic criteria and core symptoms of ADHD in the context of DSM-5.

Acknowledge the historical evolution of child psychiatry and the shift in treatment modalities over time.

Grasp the importance of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors in the etiology of childhood psychiatric disorders.

Learn about the prevalence of mental disorders in children and youth and associated risk factors.

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Definitions:

Stimuli

External or internal factors that elicit a response from a biological organism, which can be sensory, such as light and sound, or psychological, such as events or conditions that provoke reactions.

Endorphins

Natural chemicals produced by the body that interact with opiate receptors in the brain to reduce pain and boost feelings of pleasure or euphoria.

Evolutionary Advantage

A characteristic that enhances the survival or reproduction of organisms that possess it, relative to those that do not.

Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.