Drug Classes
What is a stimulant?
Class of drug that speeds up or excites the nervous system.
What are automatic thoughts?
these are mental reactions to external stimuli. They are similar to knee jerk reactions. They are set as a habit, they just happen, feels as though there is no thought process going on.
Couple drinks warms the body.
False, alcohol cool the body down
What is antisocial behavior?
a pattern of disregarding and violating the rights of others, doing harm to others and going against the norms, rules and laws of society.
What is self-awareness?
the ability to understand and recognize oneself as the subject of one's own attention
What is a sedative?
Class of drug that suppresses the nervous system
Name one type of automatic thought
Expectations
Appraisals
Attributions
Decision thoughts
Black coffee can sober me up faster.
False, only time with sober you up.
What is prosocial behavior?
any voluntary action intended to benefit another person or group
What are two the two forms of communication?
Verbal
Non-verbal
What is a hallucinogen?
Class of drug that alters our perception and sense of reality
What is an attitude?
Thoughts that sway our way of thinking-it can be for or against a situation
Alcohol decreases mental/physical skills.
True
Give an example of a prosocial behavior
helping, sharing, donating, comforting, or cooperating, essentially demonstrating kindness and compassion towards others
What is self-disclosure?
the act of sharing personal information with another person or group
What is an opiate?
Class of drug that reduces pain and increase sense of pleasure and euphoria
How do thought habits become addictions?
when they create a repetitive pattern of thinking that is triggered by certain cues, providing a temporary sense of relief or reward
One beer is the same as one shot of whiskey.
True
Give an example of antisocial behavior
criminal conduct, substance use, violence, threats, lying, littering
How do you increase self-awareness?
Receiving feedback, practicing mindfulness, journaling,
What is marijuana?
Class of drug that can both enhance and suppress the system as well as alter our perception and sense of reality
How do we change thought habits/automatic thoughts?
Think about thinking
Alcohol stimulates the body.
False, alcohol is a sedative, it slows the body.
Antisocial values include respecting the rights of others
False
Using the word "I" is selfish
False! It is one way to share yourself and that is unselfish.