Factors affecting behaviour, emotion and thought
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| Explain why physical activity can make one happier. | 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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| What is a depressant? | 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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| What is the purpose of neurochemicals in the biological process of human emotion and thought? | 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. | Caffeine generally acts as a stimulant, while marijuana can act as either a stimulant or a depressant. In other words, using caffeine tends to energize most people. The effects of marijuana can vary, but many people use it to feel more relaxed.
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| What are the physiological and psychological effects of stimulants? | 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? | Euphoria, nausea, confidence, vomiting, dependence, mood swings, unconsciousness, coma and death.
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| What are the physiological and psychological effects of hallucinogens? | 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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| Give an example of a stimulant. | Caffeine, amphetamines, betel nut, cocaine, ice, khat, mephedrone, nicotine.
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| Give an example of a depressant. | Alcohol, cannabis, heroin, ketamine, inhalants, GHB.
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| Give an example of a hallucinogen. | Peyote cactus, magic mushroom, crystals/powder.
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| What is a stimulant? | A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, making the person feel more awake and energetic.
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| What are the psychological effects of alcohol? | (1) Reduces inhibition and self-consciousness,. (2) Can lead to reduction in clarity of thought, control of behaviour and aggression.
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| What are the psychological effects of cannabis? | (1) Reduces inhibition. (2) Can lead to spontaneous laughter, altered perception of sound and colour, altered memory, confusion and anxiety.
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| What are the psychological effects of caffeine? | (1) Reduces appetite. (2) Increases energy and self-confidence.
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| What are the psychological effects of amphetamines? | (1) Raises mood and increases energy. (2) When effect wears off, headaches and irritability increase and cognitive control and working memory deteriorate.
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| What is the limbic system? | The limbic system is the part of the brain involved in our behavioural and emotional responses, especially when it comes to behaviours we need for survival: feeding, reproduction and caring for our young, and fight or flight responses.
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| What is a hallucinogen? | 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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