We Learned in Chapter 5 (Body Rhythms and Mental States)

question 38

Essay

We learned in Chapter 5 (Body Rhythms and Mental States) that people often assume that the effects of a drug are automatic, the inevitable result of the drug's chemistry. But in Chapter 1 (What Is Psychology?), we learned the importance of considering other interpretations. Use your critical thinking skills to evaluate factors that influence the psychology of drug effects.

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Definitions:

Morals

Principles or beliefs concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior, often shaped by cultural and personal values.

In-Group

A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member.

Currying Favor

The act of using flattery or strategic friendliness to gain favor or advantaged treatment from someone, especially in a professional or political context.

Future Favors

Acts or services performed with the expectation that they will be repaid in the future; often in the context of building reciprocal relationships.