What Term Is Used to Describe Chemicals That Can Alter

question 38

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe chemicals that can alter a person's mood,perception,or brain functioning?

• A)legal drugs
• B)illegal drugs
• C)psychoactive substances
• D)exogenous brain substances

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Definitions:

Reaction Speed

The rate at which a chemical reaction proceeds, often measured in terms of concentration change per unit time.

Personal Construct Theory

A psychological theory developed by George Kelly, proposing that individuals use personal constructs (bipolar mental templates) to understand and interpret events and relationships in their life.

Kelly's Theory

A psychological theory developed by George Kelly, emphasizing personal constructs as the primary way individuals understand the world.

Psychosocial Stages

Refers to Erik Erikson's theory which outlines eight stages of psychological development that individuals pass through from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by a different psychological challenge or conflict.