Lecture on Amphetamines and Drug Effects

Flashcards focus on key terms related to amphetamines, drug classifications, effects, and related behavioral models discussed in the lecture.

Methamphetamine

A powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.

MDMA (Methylene Dioxymethamphetamine)

A psychoactive drug that produces feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted sensory and time perception.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter associated with feelings of well-being and happiness, often increased by MDMA.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward and pleasure, often associated with addiction and motivation.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by its consequences in the environment, such as rewards or punishments.

Skinner Box

A controlled environment used to study operant conditioning in animals.

Anxiolytics

Drugs that reduce anxiety, often classified as sedative-hypnotics.

Mood Stabilizers

Medications used to treat mood disorders like bipolar disorder, helping to control extreme mood swings.

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat clinical depression; they come in various classes and mechanisms.

Hallucinogens

Substances that alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes.

Forced Swim Test

An animal model used to assess depression by measuring how long a rat will struggle before giving up in a tank of water.

Open Field Test

A behavioral test used to assess anxiety levels in animals by measuring their movement in a designated area.

Cognitive enhancers (Nootropics)

Substances purported to improve cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation.

Antipsychotics

Medications used to manage psychosis, including delusions and hallucinations, often seen in disorders such as schizophrenia.