In the Brain, Ecstasy Primarily Increases Serotonin Functioning, Which _______________

question 379

Multiple Choice

In the brain, ecstasy primarily increases serotonin functioning, which _______________.

• A)induces positive feelings without any noticeable negative side effects
• B)lifts one's mood but may cause agitation
• C)prevents tolerance or dependence on the drug
• D)prevents a depressive crash after the drug wears off

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Definitions:

Meditation

A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

EEG Recordings

Electrical recordings of the brain's activity, captured through electrodes placed on the scalp, used in diagnosing certain neurological conditions and in research.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

Hallucinogenic Drug

Substances that alter perception, thoughts, and feelings, leading to hallucinations that are not present in reality.