Give an Example of an Alternative Conception That You Once

question 19

Essay

Give an example of an alternative conception that you once held about the natural world. Hint…as a child, the author believed people could get tiny to fit into airplanes.

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Definitions:

Stimulants

Psychoactive drugs such as cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine, and caffeine that tend to elevate mood, arouse action, reduce feelings of fatigue, and decrease appetite.

Marijuana

A drug derived from the resin of the cannabis sativa plant. The effects of marijuana abuse include memory impairment, altered thought process, feelings of relaxation and euphoria, impaired coordination, and increased appetite.

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that increase activity in the brain and have effects such as increased energy and alertness.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants and are used for various medical purposes including as sedatives, anxiolytics, and anticonvulsants.