How Do Psychoactive Drugs Alter Consciousness

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Multiple Choice

How do psychoactive drugs alter consciousness?

• A) By attaching themselves to synaptic receptors and thereby either blocking or stimulating neural activity
• B) By reducing the blood flow to the brain
• C) By activating the sympathetic nervous system
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Freud's Theory

Freud's Theory, also known as psychoanalytic theory, focuses on unconscious processes and childhood experiences as key factors influencing personality and behavior.

Unconscious Mind

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are not within our conscious awareness but influence behavior.

State of Mind

State of Mind refers to a person's mood or mental condition at a particular time.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A projective psychological test consisting of ten inkblots printed on cards (five in black and white, five in color) used to assess an individual's personality structure and identify emotional disturbances.