Preserving and Expanding the Brain's Neural Pathways Has Been Suggested

question 5

Multiple Choice

Preserving and expanding the brain's neural pathways has been suggested as an important function of

• A) hallucinations.
• B) circadian rhythms.
• C) latent content.
• D) dreaming.

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that change brain function, resulting in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

Stimulants

Psychoactive drugs, including caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine, that increase the central nervous system’s activity.

Hallucinogens

Psychoactive drugs that modify a person’s perceptual experiences and produce visual images that are not real.

Cognitive Theory

A theoretical framework that emphasizes the importance of internal processes in understanding behavior, thought, and emotion.