Question 1

High school students in which ethnic group have the lowest reported use rates for virtually all psychoactive drugs,including alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic-Americans 
B)  Asian-Americans 
C)  African-Americans 
D)  European Americans 
A)  Hispanic-Americans 
B)  Asian-Americans 
C)  African-Americans 
D)  European Americans C

Question 2

The most widely used drug in the world is:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  tobacco. 
D)  cannabis. 
A)  alcohol. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  tobacco. 
D)  cannabis. C

Question 3

The three most widely used drugs in the world are:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol,cannabis,and cocaine. 
B)  caffeine,cannabis,and nicotine. 
C)  caffeine,nicotine,and alcohol. 
D)  cocaine,alcohol,and caffeine. 
A)  alcohol,cannabis,and cocaine. 
B)  caffeine,cannabis,and nicotine. 
C)  caffeine,nicotine,and alcohol. 
D)  cocaine,alcohol,and caffeine. C

Question 4

The MOST preventable cause of death,illness,and disability is:

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  tobacco use. 
D)  alcohol dependence. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  tobacco use. 
D)  alcohol dependence.

Question 5

__________ describes a behavior pattern characterized by preoccupation with obtaining and using a drug.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical dependence 
B)  Psychological dependence 
C)  Drug addiction 
D)  Drug abuse 
A)  Physical dependence 
B)  Psychological dependence 
C)  Drug addiction 
D)  Drug abuse

Question 6

Most drugs,including alcohol and nicotine,give rise to:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical dependence. 
B)  psychological dependence. 
C)  both physical and psychological dependence. 
D)  tolerance but not dependence. 
A)  physical dependence. 
B)  psychological dependence. 
C)  both physical and psychological dependence. 
D)  tolerance but not dependence.

Question 7

The use of a chemical substance to the extent that it impairs the user's well-being in any domain of health constitutes:

Accepted Answer

A)  drug abuse. 
B)  drug addiction. 
C)  physical dependence. 
D)  psychological dependence. 
A)  drug abuse. 
B)  drug addiction. 
C)  physical dependence. 
D)  psychological dependence.

Question 8

According to the reasoning of the reward models,addiction may be best understood as being motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance of withdrawal. 
B)  maintaining neurochemical homeostasis. 
C)  pleasure seeking. 
D)  peer pressure. 
A)  avoidance of withdrawal. 
B)  maintaining neurochemical homeostasis. 
C)  pleasure seeking. 
D)  peer pressure.

Question 9

Researchers have discovered a link between nicotine use and:

Accepted Answer

A)  introversion. 
B)  extraversion. 
C)  depression. 
D)  compulsivity. 
A)  introversion. 
B)  extraversion. 
C)  depression. 
D)  compulsivity.

Question 10

The use of a drug to feel and function normally is a sign of:

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse. 
B)  dependence. 
C)  sensitivity. 
D)  addiction. 
A)  abuse. 
B)  dependence. 
C)  sensitivity. 
D)  addiction.

Question 11

A drug that attaches to a neurotransmitter receptor and produces neural actions that mimic or enhance those of a naturally occurring neurotransmitter is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonist. 
B)  hormone. 
C)  opiate. 
D)  agonist. 
A)  antagonist. 
B)  hormone. 
C)  opiate. 
D)  agonist.

Question 12

According to the ________,drug use serves to restore abnormally low levels of key neurotransmitters.

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal-relief hypothesis 
B)  hypersensitivity theory 
C)  reward model 
D)  social learning model 
A)  withdrawal-relief hypothesis 
B)  hypersensitivity theory 
C)  reward model 
D)  social learning model

Question 13

Because morphine mimics the action of naturally-occurring endorphins,this drug is classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonist. 
B)  agonist. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  stimulant. 
A)  antagonist. 
B)  agonist. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  stimulant.

Question 14

According to the Institute of Medicine,at-risk drinking is defined as consuming an average of ___________ or more drinks per day in the past month.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 15

Alcohol belongs to this class of drugs:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants. 
B)  depressants. 
C)  opiates. 
D)  endorphins. 
A)  stimulants. 
B)  depressants. 
C)  opiates. 
D)  endorphins.

Question 16

Barbiturates taken in combination with alcohol may cause death through a process known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  suppression syndrome. 
B)  hypersensitivity. 
C)  drug potentiation. 
D)  sympathomimetic agency. 
A)  suppression syndrome. 
B)  hypersensitivity. 
C)  drug potentiation. 
D)  sympathomimetic agency.

Question 17

Which theory maintains that peer groups can overcome the controlling influence of family,school,and religious values in promoting substance use among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  peer cluster theory 
B)  social control theory 
C)  gateway theory 
D)  vicarious learning theory 
A)  peer cluster theory 
B)  social control theory 
C)  gateway theory 
D)  vicarious learning theory

Question 18

Most drugs,including alcohol and nicotine,give rise to:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical dependence. 
B)  psychological dependence. 
C)  both physical and psychological dependence. 
D)  tolerance but not dependence. 
A)  physical dependence. 
B)  psychological dependence. 
C)  both physical and psychological dependence. 
D)  tolerance but not dependence.

Question 19

Because morphine mimics the action of naturally-occurring endorphins,this drug is classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonist. 
B)  agonist. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  stimulant. 
A)  antagonist. 
B)  agonist. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  stimulant.

Exam 9: A: Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

High school students in which ethnic group have the lowest reported use rates for virtually all psychoactive drugs,including alcohol?

The most widely used drug in the world is:

The three most widely used drugs in the world are:

The MOST preventable cause of death,illness,and disability is:

__________ describes a behavior pattern characterized by preoccupation with obtaining and using a drug.

Most drugs,including alcohol and nicotine,give rise to:

The use of a chemical substance to the extent that it impairs the user's well-being in any domain of health constitutes:

According to the reasoning of the reward models,addiction may be best understood as being motivated by:

Researchers have discovered a link between nicotine use and:

The use of a drug to feel and function normally is a sign of:

A drug that attaches to a neurotransmitter receptor and produces neural actions that mimic or enhance those of a naturally occurring neurotransmitter is known as a(n):

According to the ________,drug use serves to restore abnormally low levels of key neurotransmitters.

Because morphine mimics the action of naturally-occurring endorphins,this drug is classified as a(n):

According to the Institute of Medicine,at-risk drinking is defined as consuming an average of ___________ or more drinks per day in the past month.

Alcohol belongs to this class of drugs:

Barbiturates taken in combination with alcohol may cause death through a process known as:

Which theory maintains that peer groups can overcome the controlling influence of family,school,and religious values in promoting substance use among adolescents?

Most drugs,including alcohol and nicotine,give rise to:

Because morphine mimics the action of naturally-occurring endorphins,this drug is classified as a(n):

A: Introducing Health Psychology

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C: Introducing Health Psychology

A: Research in Health Psychology

B: Research in Health Psychology

C: Research in Health Psychology

A: Biological Foundations of Health and Illness

B: Biological Foundations of Health and Illness

C: Biological Foundations of Health and Illness

A: Stress

B: Stress

C: Stress

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C: Coping With Stress

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C: Staying Healthy: Primary Prevention and Positive Psychology

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A: Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders

B: Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders

C: Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders

B: Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

C: Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

A: Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

B: Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

C: Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

A: Cancer

B: Cancer

C: Cancer

A: Hiv/Aids and Other Communicable Diseases

B: Hiv/Aids and Other Communicable Diseases

C: Hiv/Aids and Other Communicable Diseases

A: The Role of Health Psychology in Seeking and Obtaining Health Care

B: The Role of Health Psychology in Seeking and Obtaining Health Care

C: The Role of Health Psychology in Seeking and Obtaining Health Care

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B: Managing Pain

C: Managing Pain

A: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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