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Altered States, Hypnosis, and Psychoactive Drugs

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-FL-SS

12 lessons

Goal

Evaluate the biological and psychological effects of meditation, hypnosis, and psychoactive substances on neurotransmission, behavior, and states of awareness.

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  1. Meditation and Relaxation: Altering Brain Waves and Stress ResponsesUp next
  2. Hypnosis: Divided Consciousness, Social Roles, and Practical UsesNot started yet
  3. What Are Psychoactive Drugs?Not started yet
  4. Agonists: Drugs That Encourage Neural FiringNot started yet
  5. Antagonists: Drugs That Discourage Neural FiringNot started yet
  6. How Psychoactive Drugs Influence Neurotransmitter FunctionNot started yet
  7. Major Drug Categories: Depressants, Stimulants, Hallucinogens, and OpioidsNot started yet
  8. Psychological vs. Physiological Effects of DrugsYou are here
  9. Tolerance, Withdrawal, and the Neurobiology of AddictionNot started yet
  10. Culture and Expectations: How Mindset and Setting Shape Drug ExperiencesNot started yet
  11. How Drugs Affect Behavior and Mental ProcessesNot started yet
  12. Review: Psychoactive Drugs and Their Effects on the Nervous SystemNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-flSS.912.P.5.10Florida Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Evaluate the biological and psychological effects of psychoactive drugs.