What are the differences between stimulants, opiates, and hallucinogens?

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* Stimulants are drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system and many of them, such as amphetamines and cocaine, appear to work via dopamine and norepinephrine.
* Opiates are drugs that reduce pain and include morphine, codeine, and heroin which can be highly addictive.
* Hallucinogens are drugs that cause changes in the perceptions such as hallucinations and include LSD, PCP, and marijuana.

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Which type of processing is appropriate for entertainment but does not work well if your goal is to learn course material?

a. contextual processing b. elaborative processing c. experiential processing d. reflective processing

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