Question 1

Research into the perceived effects of alcohol consumption has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived and actual effects appear unrelated. 
B)  physiological arousal and aggressive behaviour are inversely related to the perceived amount of alcohol consumed. 
C)  most people can tell the difference between the perceived and actual effects of alcohol. 
D)  subjects behave more aggressively and report more sexual arousal when they believed they have consumed alcohol. 
E)  subjects who drank an alcoholic beverage without knowing it reported less sexual arousal, even though physiological measures showed arousal. 
A)  perceived and actual effects appear unrelated. 
B)  physiological arousal and aggressive behaviour are inversely related to the perceived amount of alcohol consumed. 
C)  most people can tell the difference between the perceived and actual effects of alcohol. 
D)  subjects behave more aggressively and report more sexual arousal when they believed they have consumed alcohol. 
E)  subjects who drank an alcoholic beverage without knowing it reported less sexual arousal, even though physiological measures showed arousal.

Question 2

Classical conditioning approaches to the treatment of alcoholism generally

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on the thought and attitudes of alcohol-dependent persons. 
B)  attempt to associate alcohol with unpleasant stimuli. 
C)  assume that alcohol use disorder is a disease. 
D)  follow the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous. 
E)  use contingency management. 
A)  focus on the thought and attitudes of alcohol-dependent persons. 
B)  attempt to associate alcohol with unpleasant stimuli. 
C)  assume that alcohol use disorder is a disease. 
D)  follow the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous. 
E)  use contingency management.

Question 3

Ninety-nine percent of regular cannabis users are diagnosed with a depressive disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to a recent survey, approximately ___________ of every 5 Canadians reported drinking alcohol in the previous year.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 5

Describe the short-term and long-term consequences of tobacco use.

Accepted Answer

Nicotine is an extremely potent CNS stim

Question 6

Problems in relationships, missing work, failing exams, putting yourself or others in danger: These could all be consequences of

Accepted Answer

A)  habituation. 
B)  substance intoxication. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  substance use disorder. 
E)  substance dependence. 
A)  habituation. 
B)  substance intoxication. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  substance use disorder. 
E)  substance dependence.

Question 7

Hallucinogens have an ___________ effect on the CNS and mimic the effects of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitatory; dopamine 
B)  inhibitory; serotonin 
C)  excitatory; epinephrine 
D)  excitatory; serotonin 
E)  inhibitory; dopamine 
A)  excitatory; dopamine 
B)  inhibitory; serotonin 
C)  excitatory; epinephrine 
D)  excitatory; serotonin 
E)  inhibitory; dopamine

Question 8

Motivational interviewing is an approach that involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  The therapist interviewing the client to determine whether they are ready for Antabuse. 
B)  The therapist exploring, in a somewhat confrontational manner, why the client uses alcohol. 
C)  The client interviewing their family members regarding their thoughts and feelings about the client's alcohol use. 
D)  Identifying strategies for relapse prevention. 
E)  The therapist helping the client to identify and discuss, in a non-confrontational manner, the pros and the cons of their alcohol use. 
A)  The therapist interviewing the client to determine whether they are ready for Antabuse. 
B)  The therapist exploring, in a somewhat confrontational manner, why the client uses alcohol. 
C)  The client interviewing their family members regarding their thoughts and feelings about the client's alcohol use. 
D)  Identifying strategies for relapse prevention. 
E)  The therapist helping the client to identify and discuss, in a non-confrontational manner, the pros and the cons of their alcohol use.

Question 9

In 2015, the most commonly used and most widely available illicit drug in Canada was

Accepted Answer

A)  speed. 
B)  marijuana. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  heroin. 
E)  alcohol. 
A)  speed. 
B)  marijuana. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  heroin. 
E)  alcohol.

Question 10

One of the only beneficial effects of alcohol is that it facilitates healthy sleep and can normalize REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Synergistic effects occur when

Accepted Answer

A)  combined drug effects are different or greater than the sum of their individual effects. 
B)  drug effects are greater when combined with alcohol. 
C)  combined drug effects last longer than the sum of their individual effects. 
D)  the risk of addiction is greater when a drug is taken with alcohol. 
E)  a drug's effect is neutralized when taken together with another drug. 
A)  combined drug effects are different or greater than the sum of their individual effects. 
B)  drug effects are greater when combined with alcohol. 
C)  combined drug effects last longer than the sum of their individual effects. 
D)  the risk of addiction is greater when a drug is taken with alcohol. 
E)  a drug's effect is neutralized when taken together with another drug.

Question 12

The majority of people who have reported drinking can be categorized as ___________ drinkers.

Accepted Answer

A)  light frequent 
B)  light infrequent 
C)  heavy infrequent 
D)  moderate frequent 
E)  heavy frequent 
A)  light frequent 
B)  light infrequent 
C)  heavy infrequent 
D)  moderate frequent 
E)  heavy frequent

Question 13

Moderate consumption of alcohol has been related to

Accepted Answer

A)  lower incidence of coronary heart disease. 
B)  liver damage. 
C)  cancer. 
D)  malnutrition. 
E)  damage to the heart muscle. 
A)  lower incidence of coronary heart disease. 
B)  liver damage. 
C)  cancer. 
D)  malnutrition. 
E)  damage to the heart muscle.

Question 14

Antagonist drugs block the effects of psychoactive drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If your blood alcohol level (BAL) is .08 percent, it means that there are 8 mg of alcohol in 100 mg of blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Certain patient characteristics have been found to predict success with non-abstinence treatment programs for alcohol. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  younger age. 
B)  older age. 
C)  employment. 
D)  being female. 
E)  having a stronger belief in one's ability to moderate drinking. 
A)  younger age. 
B)  older age. 
C)  employment. 
D)  being female. 
E)  having a stronger belief in one's ability to moderate drinking.

Question 17

Discuss the long-term physical effects of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Chronic alcohol consumption can result i

Question 18

In a general survey conducted by Statistics Canada regarding whether drinking had adversely affected people's lives in several areas, it was found that

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority of problems involved work or school. 
B)  the number one problem concerned personal happiness. 
C)  men and women were equally as likely to report drinking-related problems. 
D)  youths were most likely to report legal violations related to drinking. 
E)  most problems were related to health, finance, and friendships. 
A)  the majority of problems involved work or school. 
B)  the number one problem concerned personal happiness. 
C)  men and women were equally as likely to report drinking-related problems. 
D)  youths were most likely to report legal violations related to drinking. 
E)  most problems were related to health, finance, and friendships.

Question 19

What is the main goal of the Minnesota model for the treatment of alcohol dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstinence 
B)  changing the expectations drinkers have about alcohol's effects 
C)  controlled drinking 
D)  treating the withdrawal symptoms 
E)  educating people about the consequences of alcohol abuse 
A)  abstinence 
B)  changing the expectations drinkers have about alcohol's effects 
C)  controlled drinking 
D)  treating the withdrawal symptoms 
E)  educating people about the consequences of alcohol abuse

Question 20

Risk factors for problem gambling include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Being male 
B)  Being Indigenous 
C)  Having a low level of education 
D)  Playing VLTs daily 
E)  Regular purchase of lottery tickets 
A)  Being male 
B)  Being Indigenous 
C)  Having a low level of education 
D)  Playing VLTs daily 
E)  Regular purchase of lottery tickets

Research into the perceived effects of alcohol consumption has shown that

Classical conditioning approaches to the treatment of alcoholism generally

Ninety-nine percent of regular cannabis users are diagnosed with a depressive disorder.

According to a recent survey, approximately ___________ of every 5 Canadians reported drinking alcohol in the previous year.

Describe the short-term and long-term consequences of tobacco use.

Problems in relationships, missing work, failing exams, putting yourself or others in danger: These could all be consequences of

Hallucinogens have an _ effect on the CNS and mimic the effects of .

Motivational interviewing is an approach that involves:

In 2015, the most commonly used and most widely available illicit drug in Canada was

One of the only beneficial effects of alcohol is that it facilitates healthy sleep and can normalize REM sleep.

Synergistic effects occur when

The majority of people who have reported drinking can be categorized as ___________ drinkers.

Moderate consumption of alcohol has been related to

Antagonist drugs block the effects of psychoactive drugs.

If your blood alcohol level (BAL) is .08 percent, it means that there are 8 mg of alcohol in 100 mg of blood.

Certain patient characteristics have been found to predict success with non-abstinence treatment programs for alcohol. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?

Discuss the long-term physical effects of alcohol.

In a general survey conducted by Statistics Canada regarding whether drinking had adversely affected people's lives in several areas, it was found that

What is the main goal of the Minnesota model for the treatment of alcohol dependence?

Risk factors for problem gambling include all of the following except:

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Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

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Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

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Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Exam 11: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Research into the perceived effects of alcohol consumption has shown that

Classical conditioning approaches to the treatment of alcoholism generally

Ninety-nine percent of regular cannabis users are diagnosed with a depressive disorder.

According to a recent survey, approximately ___________ of every 5 Canadians reported drinking alcohol in the previous year.

Describe the short-term and long-term consequences of tobacco use.

Problems in relationships, missing work, failing exams, putting yourself or others in danger: These could all be consequences of

Hallucinogens have an ___________ effect on the CNS and mimic the effects of __________.

Motivational interviewing is an approach that involves:

In 2015, the most commonly used and most widely available illicit drug in Canada was

One of the only beneficial effects of alcohol is that it facilitates healthy sleep and can normalize REM sleep.

Synergistic effects occur when

The majority of people who have reported drinking can be categorized as ___________ drinkers.

Moderate consumption of alcohol has been related to

Antagonist drugs block the effects of psychoactive drugs.

If your blood alcohol level (BAL) is .08 percent, it means that there are 8 mg of alcohol in 100 mg of blood.

Certain patient characteristics have been found to predict success with non-abstinence treatment programs for alcohol. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?

Discuss the long-term physical effects of alcohol.

In a general survey conducted by Statistics Canada regarding whether drinking had adversely affected people's lives in several areas, it was found that

What is the main goal of the Minnesota model for the treatment of alcohol dependence?

Risk factors for problem gambling include all of the following except:

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Hallucinogens have an _ effect on the CNS and mimic the effects of .