Table of contents

1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

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Methamphetamine is an example of a

depressant.

narcotic.

stimulant.

hallucinogen.

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Understand the definition of each category: Depressants slow down the function of the central nervous system, narcotics are drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep, stimulants increase the activity of the central nervous system, and hallucinogens cause altered perceptions and feelings.

Identify the primary effects of methamphetamine: It increases alertness, concentration, and energy, and can elevate mood.

Match the effects of methamphetamine with the definitions of each category: The effects of increased alertness and energy align with the characteristics of stimulants.

Consider the physiological impact: Methamphetamine increases the release of dopamine in the brain, which is a typical action of stimulants.

Conclude that methamphetamine is classified as a stimulant based on its effects and mechanism of action.