Question 1

Which of the following has been identified as a problem in designing and evaluating treatment methods for substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Almost all patients relapse. 
B)  Antagonistic drugs are not legal. 
C)  There is no standard definition of treatment success. 
D)  The problem is a biological one and does not respond to psychological treatment. 
A)  Almost all patients relapse. 
B)  Antagonistic drugs are not legal. 
C)  There is no standard definition of treatment success. 
D)  The problem is a biological one and does not respond to psychological treatment.

Question 2

In what ways have the use and misuse of alcohol become one of society's greatest problems? Discuss at least three affected domains: personal,social,occupational,and physical.

Accepted Answer

The long-term problems associated with t

Question 3

A high school student asks you,"What's the big deal about using pot at school,anyway? It's not going to hurt me." You want to correct this misconception.The MOST accurate reply you can give is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Being high makes it harder for you to remember what you just learned,even if you try to concentrate." 
B)  "Long-term use of marijuana kills brain cells.You won't be able to learn new things and will forget what you did know." 
C)  "Are you kidding? Even one-time use of marijuana can cause stroke or a heart attack." 
D)  "Marijuana is bad for your social life.People don't like to associate with drug users." 
A)  "Being high makes it harder for you to remember what you just learned,even if you try to concentrate." 
B)  "Long-term use of marijuana kills brain cells.You won't be able to learn new things and will forget what you did know." 
C)  "Are you kidding? Even one-time use of marijuana can cause stroke or a heart attack." 
D)  "Marijuana is bad for your social life.People don't like to associate with drug users."

Question 4

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can damage the developing embryo and fetus,resulting in:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessively large babies. 
B)  sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 
C)  fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D)  neonatal Korsakoff's syndrome. 
A)  excessively large babies. 
B)  sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 
C)  fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D)  neonatal Korsakoff's syndrome.

Question 5

Ainsley has a drink in the morning on rising and a cocktail with breakfast.She usually sneaks a snort during the morning ("just to get through the day")and then drinks during lunch.Later,at home,she generally has a small dinner and sits in front of the TV drinking wine,often an entire bottle.Somehow she manages to get up and go to work the next morning.Ainsley is displaying:

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal. 
B)  substance use disorder. 
C)  binge drinking. 
D)  delirium tremens. 
A)  withdrawal. 
B)  substance use disorder. 
C)  binge drinking. 
D)  delirium tremens.

Question 6

Assume a researcher finds that overuse of a drug reduces the body's production of neurotransmitters.Thus,if an abuser of this drug stops taking the drug,withdrawal symptoms occur until the brain begins producing normal levels of neurotransmitters again.Such a finding would most directly support which view of the cause of substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  the sociocultural view 
B)  the biological view 
C)  the opponent-process view 
D)  the behavioral view 
A)  the sociocultural view 
B)  the biological view 
C)  the opponent-process view 
D)  the behavioral view

Question 7

Andy,who is dependent on alcohol,is experiencing delirium tremens.This reaction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  common,starting about a week after an individual stops drinking. 
B)  common,starting within three days after an individual stops drinking. 
C)  uncommon,starting about a week after an individual stops drinking. 
D)  uncommon,starting within three days after an individual stops drinking. 
A)  common,starting about a week after an individual stops drinking. 
B)  common,starting within three days after an individual stops drinking. 
C)  uncommon,starting about a week after an individual stops drinking. 
D)  uncommon,starting within three days after an individual stops drinking.

Question 8

Which of these is a feature of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Accepted Answer

A)  peer support 
B)  residential services 
C)  controlled drinking 
D)  antagonistic medication 
A)  peer support 
B)  residential services 
C)  controlled drinking 
D)  antagonistic medication

Question 9

A clinician wishes to begin a drug abuse prevention campaign in a community.The most important thing the clinician can do is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  concentrate on radio and TV public service announcements. 
B)  enlist the help of those who are admired in the community. 
C)  provide a consistent message across the media about drug abuse. 
D)  obtain permission to focus the campaign in the local high school. 
A)  concentrate on radio and TV public service announcements. 
B)  enlist the help of those who are admired in the community. 
C)  provide a consistent message across the media about drug abuse. 
D)  obtain permission to focus the campaign in the local high school.

Question 10

How long does delirium tremens (the DTs)last?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 24 hours 
B)  2 or 3 days 
C)  about a week 
D)  up to 10 days 
A)  less than 24 hours 
B)  2 or 3 days 
C)  about a week 
D)  up to 10 days

Question 11

According to research,18 percent of unemployed adults use an illegal drug.This is approximately _____ times the rate seen in employed adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 
B)  2.5 
C)  4 
D)  6 
A)  1.5 
B)  2.5 
C)  4 
D)  6

Question 12

If someone opposes the medical use of THC,that person MOST likely feels that way because:

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific research shows no legitimate medical applications of THC. 
B)  the physiological side effects substantially outweigh the known medical benefits. 
C)  medical use is just another way of saying legalized marijuana. 
D)  of legal reasons. 
A)  scientific research shows no legitimate medical applications of THC. 
B)  the physiological side effects substantially outweigh the known medical benefits. 
C)  medical use is just another way of saying legalized marijuana. 
D)  of legal reasons.

Question 13

Research suggests that people continue to use tobacco despite its health risks because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are addicted to nicotine. 
B)  they are not aware of the dangers. 
C)  it decreases their level of stress. 
D)  it is acceptable to smoke in U.S.culture. 
A)  they are addicted to nicotine. 
B)  they are not aware of the dangers. 
C)  it decreases their level of stress. 
D)  it is acceptable to smoke in U.S.culture.

Question 14

William takes two drugs at the same time and experiences antagonistic effects.William most likely took which combination of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD and cocaine 
B)  alcohol and barbiturates 
C)  cocaine and amphetamine 
D)  barbiturates and cocaine 
A)  LSD and cocaine 
B)  alcohol and barbiturates 
C)  cocaine and amphetamine 
D)  barbiturates and cocaine

Question 15

Marijuana users in the 1960s were less likely to develop drug dependence than users starting around the year 2000.This trend MOST likely reflects the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the THC content in marijuana has increased. 
B)  people started using marijuana at earlier ages. 
C)  marijuana is now consumed via multiple routes. 
D)  medical marijuana is legal in a number of states. 
A)  the THC content in marijuana has increased. 
B)  people started using marijuana at earlier ages. 
C)  marijuana is now consumed via multiple routes. 
D)  medical marijuana is legal in a number of states.

Question 16

The perceptual distortions that some drugs produce are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  intoxication. 
B)  substance dependence. 
C)  substance abuse. 
D)  hallucinosis. 
A)  intoxication. 
B)  substance dependence. 
C)  substance abuse. 
D)  hallucinosis.

Question 17

Your friend has been restless all day and suddenly insists that the two of you go to the casino.You know your friend has been to the casino multiple times in the past two weeks and that he also has an important research paper he should be working on.However,he relentlessly pursues the idea of going to the casino.Does your friend qualify for the diagnosis of gambling disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maybe; the restlessness and prioritizing of gambling over other responsibilities could be signs of gambling disorder. 
B)  Maybe; your friend's behavior seems out of control,but his desire to have a friend go with him is contradictory. 
C)  Most likely no; the frequency of the gambling is not consistent with someone with gambling disorder and there are no signs of impairment as a result of gambling. 
D)  No; mood is not related to gambling and your friend's behavior doesn't seem out of control yet. 
A)  Maybe; the restlessness and prioritizing of gambling over other responsibilities could be signs of gambling disorder. 
B)  Maybe; your friend's behavior seems out of control,but his desire to have a friend go with him is contradictory. 
C)  Most likely no; the frequency of the gambling is not consistent with someone with gambling disorder and there are no signs of impairment as a result of gambling. 
D)  No; mood is not related to gambling and your friend's behavior doesn't seem out of control yet.

Question 18

If genetics plays a strong role in the development of cocaine abuse,we would expect to find the lowest concordance rates for cocaine abuse among:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetically unrelated pairs of people. 
B)  parents and their children. 
C)  identical twins. 
D)  siblings of the same gender.
Enter the appropriate word(s)to complete the statement. 
A)  genetically unrelated pairs of people. 
B)  parents and their children. 
C)  identical twins. 
D)  siblings of the same gender.
Enter the appropriate word(s)to complete the statement.

Question 19

Cocaine appears to produce its effects primarily through triggering the release of excessive amounts of _____ in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  GABA 
A)  serotonin 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  GABA

Question 20

Violet lives in America and commonly uses heroin.How likely is she to also use another illegal drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  not very likely,approximately a 10 percent chance 
B)  somewhat likely,approximately a 20 percent chance 
C)  likely,approximately a 50 percent chance 
D)  very likely,approximately a 90 percent chance 
A)  not very likely,approximately a 10 percent chance 
B)  somewhat likely,approximately a 20 percent chance 
C)  likely,approximately a 50 percent chance 
D)  very likely,approximately a 90 percent chance

Which of the following has been identified as a problem in designing and evaluating treatment methods for substance abuse?

In what ways have the use and misuse of alcohol become one of society's greatest problems? Discuss at least three affected domains: personal,social,occupational,and physical.

A high school student asks you,"What's the big deal about using pot at school,anyway? It's not going to hurt me." You want to correct this misconception.The MOST accurate reply you can give is:

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can damage the developing embryo and fetus,resulting in:

Andy,who is dependent on alcohol,is experiencing delirium tremens.This reaction is:

Which of these is a feature of Alcoholics Anonymous?

A clinician wishes to begin a drug abuse prevention campaign in a community.The most important thing the clinician can do is to:

How long does delirium tremens (the DTs)last?

According to research,18 percent of unemployed adults use an illegal drug.This is approximately _____ times the rate seen in employed adults.

If someone opposes the medical use of THC,that person MOST likely feels that way because:

Research suggests that people continue to use tobacco despite its health risks because:

William takes two drugs at the same time and experiences antagonistic effects.William most likely took which combination of drugs?

Marijuana users in the 1960s were less likely to develop drug dependence than users starting around the year 2000.This trend MOST likely reflects the fact that:

The perceptual distortions that some drugs produce are called:

If genetics plays a strong role in the development of cocaine abuse,we would expect to find the lowest concordance rates for cocaine abuse among:

Cocaine appears to produce its effects primarily through triggering the release of excessive amounts of _____ in the brain.

Violet lives in America and commonly uses heroin.How likely is she to also use another illegal drug?

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Exam 10: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Which of the following has been identified as a problem in designing and evaluating treatment methods for substance abuse?

In what ways have the use and misuse of alcohol become one of society's greatest problems? Discuss at least three affected domains: personal,social,occupational,and physical.

A high school student asks you,"What's the big deal about using pot at school,anyway? It's not going to hurt me." You want to correct this misconception.The MOST accurate reply you can give is:

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can damage the developing embryo and fetus,resulting in:

Andy,who is dependent on alcohol,is experiencing delirium tremens.This reaction is:

Which of these is a feature of Alcoholics Anonymous?

A clinician wishes to begin a drug abuse prevention campaign in a community.The most important thing the clinician can do is to:

How long does delirium tremens (the DTs)last?

According to research,18 percent of unemployed adults use an illegal drug.This is approximately _____ times the rate seen in employed adults.

If someone opposes the medical use of THC,that person MOST likely feels that way because:

Research suggests that people continue to use tobacco despite its health risks because:

William takes two drugs at the same time and experiences antagonistic effects.William most likely took which combination of drugs?

Marijuana users in the 1960s were less likely to develop drug dependence than users starting around the year 2000.This trend MOST likely reflects the fact that:

The perceptual distortions that some drugs produce are called:

If genetics plays a strong role in the development of cocaine abuse,we would expect to find the lowest concordance rates for cocaine abuse among:

Cocaine appears to produce its effects primarily through triggering the release of excessive amounts of _____ in the brain.

Violet lives in America and commonly uses heroin.How likely is she to also use another illegal drug?

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Models of Abnormality

Clinical Assessment, diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Law,society,and the Mental Health Profession

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