Question 1

It appears that since the 1960s,there has been a decrease in the number of people who smoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Joe drinks a lot because he believes it will put him in a better mood,even though he actually becomes more aggressive. 
B) Adolescents are unaffected by positive expectancies of alcohol effects. 
C) Both alcohol-dependent and nonalcohol dependent individuals drink less when they believe their drinks contain alcohol. 
D) Non-problem drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a positive effect. 
E) Alcohol-dependent and heavy social drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a negative effect. 
A) Joe drinks a lot because he believes it will put him in a better mood,even though he actually becomes more aggressive. 
B) Adolescents are unaffected by positive expectancies of alcohol effects. 
C) Both alcohol-dependent and nonalcohol dependent individuals drink less when they believe their drinks contain alcohol. 
D) Non-problem drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a positive effect. 
E) Alcohol-dependent and heavy social drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a negative effect.

Question 3

Deri has been undergoing treatment for barbiturate abuse.The drug has been reduced very slowly for a while now,and at this time his doctor is reducing it by 10% every day.Deri has begun to feel achy,depressed,anxious,and he is unable to fall asleep.His symptoms have been characterized as the

Accepted Answer

A) tolerance effect. 
B) abstinence syndrome. 
C) recurrent withdrawal syndrome. 
D) treatment relapse. 
E) dependency problem. 
A) tolerance effect. 
B) abstinence syndrome. 
C) recurrent withdrawal syndrome. 
D) treatment relapse. 
E) dependency problem.

Question 4

Marijuana has been used in the past to treat rheumatism,gout,depression,and cholera.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Rico has alcohol use disorder,and even though he sometimes tries to quit,he craves alcohol and feels better after drinking it.His doctor has prescribed Naltrexone to help him abstain from alcohol.How does this medication work?

Accepted Answer

A) It blocks the neurotransmitters that mediate alcohol's effects on the brain. 
B) It reduces the positive expectations of alcohol. 
C) It blocks the action of the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol,making the individual sick. 
D) It acts to mimic the effects of alcohol,thus making withdrawal more bearable. 
E) It reduces some of the tendencies associated with certain personality characteristics that lead to drinking. 
A) It blocks the neurotransmitters that mediate alcohol's effects on the brain. 
B) It reduces the positive expectations of alcohol. 
C) It blocks the action of the enzyme that metabolizes alcohol,making the individual sick. 
D) It acts to mimic the effects of alcohol,thus making withdrawal more bearable. 
E) It reduces some of the tendencies associated with certain personality characteristics that lead to drinking.

Question 6

When family members establish roles that are defined by the disordered substance use and their behaviour actually prevents changes in the abuse pattern,they are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) scapegoats. 
B) facilitators. 
C) codependents. 
D) enmeshed. 
E) resistant. 
A) scapegoats. 
B) facilitators. 
C) codependents. 
D) enmeshed. 
E) resistant.

Question 7

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use is influenced by various soc

Question 8

Antabuse is successful at reducing alcohol use because

Accepted Answer

A) it increases the amount of acetyladehyde dehydrogenase in the body. 
B) it makes people feel better without having to drink. 
C) compliance is generally not a problem. 
D) it changes positive cognitions about alcohol's effects to negative ones. 
E) it causes many unpleasant physiological effects when a person drinks. 
A) it increases the amount of acetyladehyde dehydrogenase in the body. 
B) it makes people feel better without having to drink. 
C) compliance is generally not a problem. 
D) it changes positive cognitions about alcohol's effects to negative ones. 
E) it causes many unpleasant physiological effects when a person drinks.

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Operant conditioning approaches to treatment of alcohol use disorders are based on ___________ and can be used with the goal(s)of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion therapy;complete abstinence 
B) contingency management;complete abstinence 
C) contingency management;complete abstinence or moderated drinking 
D) differential reinforcement;responsible drinking behavior 
E) aversion therapy and differential reinforcement;responsible drinking behavior 
A) aversion therapy;complete abstinence 
B) contingency management;complete abstinence 
C) contingency management;complete abstinence or moderated drinking 
D) differential reinforcement;responsible drinking behavior 
E) aversion therapy and differential reinforcement;responsible drinking behavior

Question 12

Consistent with the notion of ___________,Elliot finds that he uses ________ heroin at home compared with when he is visiting the home of a new friend.

Accepted Answer

A) tension reduction;less 
B) behavioural tolerance;more 
C) negative reinforcement;more 
D) behavioural tolerance;less 
E) tension reduction;more 
A) tension reduction;less 
B) behavioural tolerance;more 
C) negative reinforcement;more 
D) behavioural tolerance;less 
E) tension reduction;more

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Which groups represent the greatest number of alcohol-related causes of death?

Accepted Answer

A) motor vehicle accidents,cancer of the liver,Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome 
B) motor vehicle accidents,cancer of the stomach,heart attack 
C) cirrhosis of the liver,Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome,cancer 
D) motor vehicle accidents,cirrhosis of the liver,suicide 
E) accidental shootings,cancer of the mouth,suicide 
A) motor vehicle accidents,cancer of the liver,Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome 
B) motor vehicle accidents,cancer of the stomach,heart attack 
C) cirrhosis of the liver,Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome,cancer 
D) motor vehicle accidents,cirrhosis of the liver,suicide 
E) accidental shootings,cancer of the mouth,suicide

Question 16

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 17

Nicotine addiction is thought to be more severe than that produced by alcohol,cocaine,heroin,and caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Women tend to have less of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase than do men,resulting in higher BAL,all other things being equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tolerance is best defined as

Accepted Answer

A) a need for increased amounts of a substance in order to achieve previous effects. 
B) a lack of control over the use of a substance. 
C) physiological changes in the body due to use of a substance. 
D) being accustomed to a substance due to regular usage. 
E) a reversible and temporary condition that results from substance use. 
A) a need for increased amounts of a substance in order to achieve previous effects. 
B) a lack of control over the use of a substance. 
C) physiological changes in the body due to use of a substance. 
D) being accustomed to a substance due to regular usage. 
E) a reversible and temporary condition that results from substance use.

Question 20

Explain the harm reduction approach to managing problematic substance use.What are the pros of this approach,and what are some concerns that have been voiced about this approach?

Accepted Answer

the harm reduction approach focuses on l

It appears that since the 1960s,there has been a decrease in the number of people who smoke.

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

Deri has been undergoing treatment for barbiturate abuse.The drug has been reduced very slowly for a while now,and at this time his doctor is reducing it by 10% every day.Deri has begun to feel achy,depressed,anxious,and he is unable to fall asleep.His symptoms have been characterized as the

Marijuana has been used in the past to treat rheumatism,gout,depression,and cholera.

Rico has alcohol use disorder,and even though he sometimes tries to quit,he craves alcohol and feels better after drinking it.His doctor has prescribed Naltrexone to help him abstain from alcohol.How does this medication work?

When family members establish roles that are defined by the disordered substance use and their behaviour actually prevents changes in the abuse pattern,they are referred to as

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

Antabuse is successful at reducing alcohol use because

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

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

Operant conditioning approaches to treatment of alcohol use disorders are based on _ and can be used with the goal(s)of .

Consistent with the notion of ___,Elliot finds that he uses heroin at home compared with when he is visiting the home of a new friend.

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

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

Which groups represent the greatest number of alcohol-related causes of death?

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

Nicotine addiction is thought to be more severe than that produced by alcohol,cocaine,heroin,and caffeine.

Women tend to have less of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase than do men,resulting in higher BAL,all other things being equal.

Tolerance is best defined as

Explain the harm reduction approach to managing problematic substance use.What are the pros of this approach,and what are some concerns that have been voiced about this approach?

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Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

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Exam 11: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

It appears that since the 1960s,there has been a decrease in the number of people who smoke.

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

Deri has been undergoing treatment for barbiturate abuse.The drug has been reduced very slowly for a while now,and at this time his doctor is reducing it by 10% every day.Deri has begun to feel achy,depressed,anxious,and he is unable to fall asleep.His symptoms have been characterized as the

Marijuana has been used in the past to treat rheumatism,gout,depression,and cholera.

Rico has alcohol use disorder,and even though he sometimes tries to quit,he craves alcohol and feels better after drinking it.His doctor has prescribed Naltrexone to help him abstain from alcohol.How does this medication work?

When family members establish roles that are defined by the disordered substance use and their behaviour actually prevents changes in the abuse pattern,they are referred to as

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

Antabuse is successful at reducing alcohol use because

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

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

Operant conditioning approaches to treatment of alcohol use disorders are based on ___________ and can be used with the goal(s)of __________.

Consistent with the notion of ___________,Elliot finds that he uses ________ heroin at home compared with when he is visiting the home of a new friend.

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

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

Which groups represent the greatest number of alcohol-related causes of death?

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

Nicotine addiction is thought to be more severe than that produced by alcohol,cocaine,heroin,and caffeine.

Women tend to have less of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase than do men,resulting in higher BAL,all other things being equal.

Tolerance is best defined as

Explain the harm reduction approach to managing problematic substance use.What are the pros of this approach,and what are some concerns that have been voiced about this approach?

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

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

Operant conditioning approaches to treatment of alcohol use disorders are based on _ and can be used with the goal(s)of .

Consistent with the notion of ___,Elliot finds that he uses heroin at home compared with when he is visiting the home of a new friend.