Question

. Psychoactive drugs are ________________. a) drugs that speed up activity in the central nervous system b) drugs capable of influencing perception, mood, cognition, or behavior c) drugs that slow down activity in the central nervous system d) drugs derived from the opium poppy that relieve pain and produce euphoria

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is b) drugs capable of influencing perception, mood, cognition, or behavior.

Explanation:

Psychoactive drugs are the drugs which affect the central nervous system and capable of influencing the perception, mood, cognition, or behavior of a person. They are used for recreational purposes like coffee and even for medical purposes for relieving pain and depression.

These drugs temporarily affect the signaling process in neurons which results in temporary change in perception, mood, cognition, or behavior. Some of the psychoactive drugs are alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, etc.  

It can be harmful for the person who takes these drugs regularly because it has lots of side effects like depression, mood swings, anxiety, and other mental health problems.

Therefore the correct answer is b) drugs capable of influencing perception, mood, cognition, or behavior.