Drug Use and Society (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
Which substances are included in drug-taking behaviour?
Which substances are included in drug-taking behaviour?
Both illegal & legal substances
What characterises addiction to a substance?
What characterises addiction to a substance?
Use interfering with responsibilities
What is a key feature of addiction?
What is a key feature of addiction?
Believing they must have the substance
Why do people develop psychological dependence on drugs?
Why do people develop psychological dependence on drugs?
They believe they can't cope without it
What neurotransmitter does heroin increase in the brain's reward pathways?
What neurotransmitter does heroin increase in the brain's reward pathways?
Dopamine
Which brain area is affected by heroin and associated with the reward system?
Which brain area is affected by heroin and associated with the reward system?
Nucleus accumbens
What is tolerance in drug dependency?
What is tolerance in drug dependency?
Needing larger amounts for same effect
What causes tolerance to develop?
What causes tolerance to develop?
Up-regulation of receptor sites
Which are examples of withdrawal symptoms?
Which are examples of withdrawal symptoms?
Vomiting, shaking, & headaches
What factors affect the severity of withdrawal symptoms?
What factors affect the severity of withdrawal symptoms?
Drug type, frequency, & quantity