Chapter Review on Physical and Psychological Dependence

These flashcards cover the essential vocabulary and concepts related to physical dependence, psychological dependence, types of drugs, and conditioning processes as discussed in the lecture.

Physical Dependence

A condition where a person becomes unable to function normally without a drug.

Psychological Dependence

A mental state where a person believes they need a drug to function or feel normal.

Stimulants

Substances that increase brain activity, leading to increased energy and alertness.

Depressants

Substances that decrease brain activity, slowing down the body's functions and responses.

Hallucinogens

Drugs that alter a person's perception of reality.

Operant Conditioning

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus (US)

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to trigger a conditioned response.

Spontaneous Recovery

The re-emergence of a conditioned response after a rest period following extinction.