Which of the Following Categories of Psychoactive Drugs Is Correctly

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following categories of psychoactive drugs is correctly matched with its effects on thought and behavior?

• A) Hallucinogens-slow down the nervous system
• B) Stimulants-increase the activity of the central nervous system
• C) Narcotics-produce changes in sensory perception
• D) Depressants-capable of producing hallucinations

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