Describe the Different Ways in Which Psychoactive Drugs Can Enhance

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Essay

Describe the different ways in which psychoactive drugs can enhance or impede the activity of neurotransmitters,providing examples where possible.

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Definitions:

Proxemics

The examination of how humans utilize space and the impact that the density of a population has on behavior, communication, and the way people interact with one another.

Izard's Theory

Carroll Izard's Differential Emotions Theory suggests that emotions are innate and that different emotions are linked with specific facial expressions.

Facial Expressions

Visually observable configurations of facial muscles that convey an individual's emotional state or reactions.

Physiological Arousal

The body's physical response to a stimulus, which can include increased heart rate, muscle tension, and energy levels.