Explain the Key Content of AASB 10

question 15

Essay

Explain the key content of AASB 10.

Recognize how experiential learning, like navigating a new environment, contributes to the development of cognitive maps.

Understand the stages of the sleep cycle and characteristics of each stage.

Recognize the effects of drug use on consciousness and physical health.

Identify altered states of consciousness and their causes.

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Definitions:

Permanent Addiction

A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that, when taken, alter a person's perceptions, mood, or consciousness.

Euphoria

An emotion or condition of extreme joy and exhilaration.

Health

The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, requiring access to healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices that support well-being.