Factors affecting behaviour, emotion and thought
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| show | When you exercise, it increases endorphins, dopamine, adrenaline and endocannabinoid -- these are all brain chemicals associated with feeling happy, feeling confident, feeling capable, feeling less anxiety and stress and even less physical pain
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| show | Depressants are psychoactive drugs that slow down the activity of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord),which reduces a person's alertness, and also slows down functions such as breathing and heart rate.
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| show | Neurochemicals (e.g. dopamine, noradrenaline, & serotonin) are important components of the limbic system. The autonomic nervous system, together with the hypothalamus, regulates pulse, blood pressure, breathing, and arousal in response to emotional cues.
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| Explain the difference between the effects of cannabis and caffeine. | show 🗑
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| show | Euphoria, dehydration, increased confidence, rapid heartbeat, reduced appetite, sexual arousal, mood swings and anxiety.
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| What are the physiological and psychological effects of depressants? | show 🗑
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| show | Short term: nausea, increased heart rate, dizziness, confusion, clumsiness, mood swings, paranoia. Long term: affect social life, mental health as well as physical health.
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| show | Caffeine, amphetamines, betel nut, cocaine, ice, khat, mephedrone, nicotine.
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| Give an example of a depressant. | show 🗑
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| show | Peyote cactus, magic mushroom, crystals/powder.
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| What is a stimulant? | show 🗑
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| What are the psychological effects of alcohol? | show 🗑
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| show | (1) Reduces inhibition. (2) Can lead to spontaneous laughter, altered perception of sound and colour, altered memory, confusion and anxiety.
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| show | (1) Reduces appetite. (2) Increases energy and self-confidence.
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| What are the psychological effects of amphetamines? | show 🗑
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| What is the limbic system? | show 🗑
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| show | Hallucinogens affect the brain, producing distortions of the senses, mood and thought. They can be plant-based or chemical-based. Using hallucinogens is commonly referred to as ‘tripping’.
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