What Allows Psychoactive Drugs to Affect Our Experiences or Alter

question 89

Multiple Choice

What allows psychoactive drugs to affect our experiences or alter our consciousness?

• A) They are synthetic, and our bodies can't counteract their effects.
• B) They are toxic, even in small doses.
• C) They are similar to our existing neurotransmitters, and act on the same receptors.
• D) They induce a form of sleep, while we are awake.

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Definitions:

Qualitative Research Approach

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Qualitative Research Methods

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Overgeneralization

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Authenticity

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