A substance capable of altering attention,judgment,perception,and emotions
A) is classified as a psychoactive drug.
B) is classified as a narcotic.
C) is an addictive drug.
D) produces withdrawal symptoms.

Question

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A psychoactive drug is defined as a substance that affects the brain and alters mood, behavior, or perception. It includes drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and many prescription drugs that are used for therapeutic purposes, but can also be abused. A psychoactive drug can alter attention, judgment, perception, and emotions, which is the definition given in the question. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

B, C, and D are not the best choices, as they do not accurately reflect the definition given in the question. Narcotics are a specific type of psychoactive drug that are used to relieve pain, but the term is not broad enough to encompass all substances that alter attention, judgment, perception, and emotions. Likewise, the terms addictive drug and withdrawal symptoms do not necessarily apply to all psychoactive drugs, as not all of them are addictive and not all of them produce withdrawal symptoms.

A Substance Capable of Altering Attention,judgment,perception,and Emotions