All of the Following Statements About Psychoactive Drugs Are TRUE

question 37

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about psychoactive drugs are TRUE EXCEPT which one?

• A) Psychoactive drugs typically bind to the medulla oblongata.
• B) Psychoactive drugs are able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
• C) Psychoactive drugs directly affect neurotransmitters.
• D) Psychoactive drugs change the normal patterns of brain electrical activity.
• E) Many psychoactive drugs lead to dependence, tolerance, and addiction.

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Definitions:

Psychology

The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, particularly those affecting behavior in a given context.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be directly seen and measured.

American Psychologists

Professionals based in the United States specializing in the study of cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and their environments.

John B. Watson

An American psychologist who is considered one of the founders of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behaviors over internal states.