applied to the skin‚ inhaled‚ or applied in the form of drops as nose drops or eye drops. • Oral stimulants‚ including the two drugs in this class ( methylphenidate [Ritalin] and amphetamine) are used to treat extreme daytime sleepiness also known as narcolepsy and for their calming effect in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). • Caffeine‚ a stimulant found in foods and drinks‚ is used to promote wakefulness and alertness. The orally active stimulants were formerly used as an aid to dieting
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AP Psychology Brain Structure Review/ Study note | |Brain Structure |Location |Functions |Mal Functions |Disorders |Substructures | |CEREBRAL CORTEX (Cerebrum) |Frontal Lobe |At the front most region of |Decision making |Paralysis |ADHD |Prefrontal cortex |
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It has always recommended that getting at least eight hours a sleep a night will make your life less complicated. Sleep deprivation is generally the cause of sleep disorders such as apnea‚ narcolepsy‚ and insomnia. Everyone knows without the proper amount of sleep‚ the mind will be groggy the next day‚ and as a result‚ many more mistakes will be made‚ meaning that you should get a full night’s rest before taking a test or a little nap before a long drive in a car. But scientists are beginning to
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Amphetamines Amphetamines are a highly addictive drug that has proven to be both a blessing and a curse to modern medicine. It is healing qualities make it very effective in other aspects‚ but it is addictive qualities make it one of the most dangerous of all drugs to take. The abuse of such a drug has its extreme detrimental effects to the brain as well as to the body‚ and thus many addict experience many health problems. The abuse of such substances not only affects the addict‚ but the families
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General Psychology Study Guide Exam # 1‚ Chapters 1‚ 2‚ 3 & 4 |1. |At which university was the very first psychology research laboratory established? | |2. |Psychology is formally defined as: | |3. |Which of the following was the first “school” of thought or approach in psychology?
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TEST 3 STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER 8 STUDY GUIDE (Define/describe all terms) 1. Developmental psychology - know how to apply the definition 2. Assimilation 3. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development (including stages – see chart on pg. 251). Pay special attention to object permanence and the stage it occurs in. 4. Personal fable 5. Naïve idealism 6. Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development (including levels – see chart on pg. 254) Know how to apply this theory to real-life situations! 7. Erikson’s
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Informative Speech Purpose: To inform or educate the audience about a topic of your choice. Time: 4-6 minutes Topic: Choose a topic that interests you and would probably interest your audience (the class). Consider what your audience already knows about this topic and what their attitude about this topic will be. Do not inform us of something we already know tons about. You may not choose something that could be done as a demonstration speech. Requirements: - You must inform the audience
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Drugs have been around since the beginning of time and in the past used for a variety of medical and even spiritual properties. Many individuals are able to use substances with no negative consequences‚ but for many it can lead to addiction. Addiction will lead the individuals to have to chronic‚ relapsing‚ and compulsive behavior despite the known negative side effects. There are many substances that can lead to addiction and these substances are broken down into categories (Capuzzi & Stauffer‚
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Drug Influence on Early Beat Poetry Kevin S. Connerty Axia College at University of Phoenix Drug Influence on Early Beat Poetry “I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness‚ starving hysterical naked‚ dragging themselves through the Negro streets at dawn looking for an angry fix‚ angel headed hipsters burning for the ancient heavenly connection to the starry dynamo in the machinery of night . . .” --Allen Ginsberg‚ "Howl" The evolution of beat poetry
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Week 1 Question 1 of 10 Dr. Sanchez approaches questions about human behavior from a perspective that emphasizes unconscious thoughts and conflicts within the individual‚ such as inner forces or conflicts. It is most likely that he accepts which of the following psychological approaches? A.Sociocultural B.Learning C.Cognitive Correct D.Psychodynamic Answer Key: D Question 2 of 10 Researchers are studying the effects of nicotine on driving. The participants are divided into
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