Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

E VA LU AT E
1. Drugs that affect a person’s consciousness are referred to 
as ______________.
2. Match the type of drug to an example of that type.
1. narcotic—a pain reliever
2. amphetamine—a strong stimulant
3.
hallucinogen—capable of producing hallucinations
a. LSD
b. heroin
c. dexedrine, or speed
3. Classify each drug listed as a stimulant (S), depressant 
(D), hallucinogen (H), or narcotic (N).
1. nicotine
2. cocaine
3.
alcohol
4. morphine
5. marijuana
4. The effects of LSD can recur long after the drug has been 
taken. True or false?
5.
is a drug that has been used to treat people 
with heroin addiction.
R E T H I N K
1. Why have drug education campaigns largely been ineffec-
tive in stemming the use of illegal drugs? Should the use 
of certain now-illegal drugs be made legal? Would it be 
more effective to stress reduction of drug use rather than a 
complete prohibition of drug use?
2. From the perspective of a substance abuse counselor: How 
would you explain why people start using drugs to the 
family members of someone who was addicted? What 
types of drug prevention programs would you advocate?
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Psychology on the Web
1. Find a resource on the web that interprets dreams and another that reports the 
results of scientifi c dream research. Compare the nature and content of the two sites 
in terms of the topics covered, the reliability of information provided, and the 
promises made about the use of the site and its information. Write a summary of 
what you found.
2. There is considerable debate about the eff ectiveness of DARE, the Drug Abuse 
Resistance Education program. Find a discussion of both sides of the issue on the 
web, and summarize the arguments on each side. State your own preliminary 
conclusions about the DARE program.
Our examination of states of consciousness has ranged 
widely. It focuses both on natural factors such as sleep, 
dreaming, and daydreaming and on more intentional modes of altering consciousness, 
including hypnosis, meditation, and drugs. As we consider why people seek to alter their 
consciousness, we need to refl ect on the uses and abuses of the various consciousness-
altering strategies in which people engage. 
Return 
briefl y to the case of alcoholic Annie Fuller. Consider the following questions 
in light of your understanding of addictive drugs: