Psychoactive drugs affect behavior and perception through:

A) the power of suggestion
B) the placebo effect
C) alteration of neural activity in the brain
D) psychological, not physiological, influences


Answer: C) alteration of neural activity in the brain

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology

Maslow’s view of motivation is best described as a ____.?

a. ?tree of power b. ?web of ambition c. ?pyramid of needs d. ?pinwheel of desire

Psychology

Drugs that reduce testosterone levels in males will most likely reduce their sexual behavior

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

According to the third step in the SQ4R method, one should

a. read the entire chapter before stopping. b. read in short "bites," from one topic heading to the next, then stop. c. outline the chapter as one reads. d. read using experiential processing.

Psychology