The chemical substances that people take to alter mood, thinking, sensation, or perception are called:
A) psychosomatic substances.
B) psychoactive drugs.
C) hypermnesiac drugs.
D) neurotransmitters.

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Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances that alter mood, thinking, sensation, or perception. These drugs can be legal or illegal and include substances like caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and illicit drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and heroin.

A) Psychosomatic substances refer to the mind-body connection where psychological factors contribute to physical illness or conditions.
C) Hypermnesiac drugs are not a recognized term in the field of psychology or pharmacology.
D) Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that transmit signals between neurons, but they are not drugs that people intentionally consume to alter their mental states.

The Chemical Substances That People Take to Alter Mood, Thinking