Question 1

Among First Nation adults,rates of heavy drinking were reported by two-thirds of people between the ages of 30 and 49.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During the 1930s,amphetamines were developed as

Accepted Answer

A) a decongestant and asthma treatment. 
B) treatment for hyperactive children. 
C) a treatment for alcohol abuse. 
D) a way to calm psychiatric patients. 
E) a treatment for obesity. 
A) a decongestant and asthma treatment. 
B) treatment for hyperactive children. 
C) a treatment for alcohol abuse. 
D) a way to calm psychiatric patients. 
E) a treatment for obesity.

Question 3

Describe the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)approach to treating alcohol use disorder.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)is likely the m

Question 4

Define alcohol expectancy theory and discuss the research findings regarding this theory.

Accepted Answer

The alcohol expectancy theory states tha

Question 5

Whereas it was once believed that marijuana ___________ addictive,recent evidence supports that marijuana use __________.

Accepted Answer

A) is mildly;does not result in dependence or withdrawal 
B) is strongly;results in withdrawal only for susceptible persons 
C) is not;results in mild dependence and withdrawal symptoms 
D) is not;results in severe dependence and withdrawal symptoms 
E) is mildly;can result in severe dependence and/or withdrawal symptoms 
A) is mildly;does not result in dependence or withdrawal 
B) is strongly;results in withdrawal only for susceptible persons 
C) is not;results in mild dependence and withdrawal symptoms 
D) is not;results in severe dependence and withdrawal symptoms 
E) is mildly;can result in severe dependence and/or withdrawal symptoms

Question 6

A syndrome found in long-term cannabis users characterized by apathy,lack of pursuit of vocational goals,self-absorption,and detachment from family and friends is known as

Accepted Answer

A) cannabis sativa. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) toxic psychosis. 
D) abnormal cannabis reaction. 
E) unusual dependency. 
A) cannabis sativa. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) toxic psychosis. 
D) abnormal cannabis reaction. 
E) unusual dependency.

Question 7

Interventions that involve the family of alcohol-dependent persons generally target

Accepted Answer

A) the self-defeating thoughts and distorted beliefs espoused by the family. 
B) communication and relationship roles. 
C) how families may be causing relapses. 
D) the effect of the substance-dependent person on other family members. 
E) the amount of alcohol that everyone in the family drinks. 
A) the self-defeating thoughts and distorted beliefs espoused by the family. 
B) communication and relationship roles. 
C) how families may be causing relapses. 
D) the effect of the substance-dependent person on other family members. 
E) the amount of alcohol that everyone in the family drinks.

Question 8

In small amounts,cocaine produces ___________,while high doses lead to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) anger and aggression;toxic psychosis 
B) feelings of confidence;brain damage 
C) feelings of euphoria and well-being;overstimulation of the CNS 
D) understimulation of the CNS;anger and aggression 
E) no effects;mood swings and insomnia 
A) anger and aggression;toxic psychosis 
B) feelings of confidence;brain damage 
C) feelings of euphoria and well-being;overstimulation of the CNS 
D) understimulation of the CNS;anger and aggression 
E) no effects;mood swings and insomnia

Question 9

During the 1800s,cocaine was viewed as harmless and was the principal ingredient in Coca-Cola.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hallucinogens do not appear to be addictive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

One of the first drugs developed as a treatment for tension and anxiety was/were

Accepted Answer

A) benzodiazepines. 
B) tranquilizers. 
C) Valium. 
D) barbituric acid. 
E) vitamin B12. 
A) benzodiazepines. 
B) tranquilizers. 
C) Valium. 
D) barbituric acid. 
E) vitamin B12.

Question 13

Relapse prevention treatment focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) integrating medication,support groups,and contingency contracts to prevent relapse. 
B) emphasizing the importance of controlled drinking as a means of preventing over- consumption of alcohol. 
C) involving family members in the treatment to help prevent relapse. 
D) offering time-limited and specific advice regarding the need to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. 
E) assisting the individual in changing his or her beliefs about drinking. 
A) integrating medication,support groups,and contingency contracts to prevent relapse. 
B) emphasizing the importance of controlled drinking as a means of preventing over- consumption of alcohol. 
C) involving family members in the treatment to help prevent relapse. 
D) offering time-limited and specific advice regarding the need to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. 
E) assisting the individual in changing his or her beliefs about drinking.

Question 14

In relapse prevention treatment,people are taught that a relapse is

Accepted Answer

A) an indication of a severe drinking problem that requires more intense therapy. 
B) an indication of a brain abnormality underlying the problem. 
C) a temporary occurrence brought on by a specific situation,from which a person can recover. 
D) a sign that the addiction to alcohol is probably not treatable. 
E) a failure to cope with the problems of alcoholism. 
A) an indication of a severe drinking problem that requires more intense therapy. 
B) an indication of a brain abnormality underlying the problem. 
C) a temporary occurrence brought on by a specific situation,from which a person can recover. 
D) a sign that the addiction to alcohol is probably not treatable. 
E) a failure to cope with the problems of alcoholism.

Question 15

What are opioids? Explain what contributes to their strong addiction potential.

Accepted Answer

Opioids are a type of central nervous sy

Question 16

In a recent survey of Ontario high school students,high-risk drinking was reported by _____% of respondents.

Accepted Answer

A) 75 
B) 20 
C) 5 
D) 50 
E) Less than 1 
A) 75 
B) 20 
C) 5 
D) 50 
E) Less than 1

Question 17

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a disease characterized by memory loss and a loss of contact with reality and results from

Accepted Answer

A) cardiomyopathy. 
B) cell loss in the brain. 
C) liver damage. 
D) alcohol dependence. 
E) severe malnutrition. 
A) cardiomyopathy. 
B) cell loss in the brain. 
C) liver damage. 
D) alcohol dependence. 
E) severe malnutrition.

Question 18

At low doses,barbiturates cause ___________ but with large doses they can cause __________.

Accepted Answer

A) mild euphoria;lowered respiration,blood pressure,and heart rate to dangerous levels 
B) sleep;coma 
C) relaxation of the diaphragm muscles;personality changes 
D) slurred speech;mild euphoria 
E) blurred vision;muscle paralysis 
A) mild euphoria;lowered respiration,blood pressure,and heart rate to dangerous levels 
B) sleep;coma 
C) relaxation of the diaphragm muscles;personality changes 
D) slurred speech;mild euphoria 
E) blurred vision;muscle paralysis

Question 19

In terms of the genetic influences in the development of alcohol use disorders,it has been shown that

Accepted Answer

A) most offspring of people with alcohol use disorders develop these disorders as well. 
B) the enzyme necessary for breaking down alcohol is not present in those with alcohol use disorders. 
C) the brains of people with alcohol use disorders contain a gene that influences the sensitivity of dopamine receptors to alcohol. 
D) Individuals who are prone to alcohol use disorders have a specific abnormality on chromosome 10. 
E) the concordance rate for monozygotic twins is generally higher than it is for dizygotic twins. 
A) most offspring of people with alcohol use disorders develop these disorders as well. 
B) the enzyme necessary for breaking down alcohol is not present in those with alcohol use disorders. 
C) the brains of people with alcohol use disorders contain a gene that influences the sensitivity of dopamine receptors to alcohol. 
D) Individuals who are prone to alcohol use disorders have a specific abnormality on chromosome 10. 
E) the concordance rate for monozygotic twins is generally higher than it is for dizygotic twins.

Question 20

Alcohol begins to affect driving ability at a BAL of

Accepted Answer

A) .05. 
B) .03. 
C) .01. 
D) .10. 
E) .08. 
A) .05. 
B) .03. 
C) .01. 
D) .10. 
E) .08.

Among First Nation adults,rates of heavy drinking were reported by two-thirds of people between the ages of 30 and 49.

During the 1930s,amphetamines were developed as

Describe the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)approach to treating alcohol use disorder.

Define alcohol expectancy theory and discuss the research findings regarding this theory.

Whereas it was once believed that marijuana _ addictive,recent evidence supports that marijuana use .

A syndrome found in long-term cannabis users characterized by apathy,lack of pursuit of vocational goals,self-absorption,and detachment from family and friends is known as

Interventions that involve the family of alcohol-dependent persons generally target

In small amounts,cocaine produces _,while high doses lead to .

During the 1800s,cocaine was viewed as harmless and was the principal ingredient in Coca-Cola.

Hallucinogens do not appear to be addictive.

Classical conditioning approaches to the treatment of alcoholism generally

One of the first drugs developed as a treatment for tension and anxiety was/were

Relapse prevention treatment focuses on

In relapse prevention treatment,people are taught that a relapse is

What are opioids? Explain what contributes to their strong addiction potential.

In a recent survey of Ontario high school students,high-risk drinking was reported by _____% of respondents.

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a disease characterized by memory loss and a loss of contact with reality and results from

At low doses,barbiturates cause _ but with large doses they can cause .

In terms of the genetic influences in the development of alcohol use disorders,it has been shown that

Alcohol begins to affect driving ability at a BAL of

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

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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

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Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Exam 11: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Among First Nation adults,rates of heavy drinking were reported by two-thirds of people between the ages of 30 and 49.

During the 1930s,amphetamines were developed as

Describe the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)approach to treating alcohol use disorder.

Define alcohol expectancy theory and discuss the research findings regarding this theory.

Whereas it was once believed that marijuana ___________ addictive,recent evidence supports that marijuana use __________.

A syndrome found in long-term cannabis users characterized by apathy,lack of pursuit of vocational goals,self-absorption,and detachment from family and friends is known as

Interventions that involve the family of alcohol-dependent persons generally target

In small amounts,cocaine produces ___________,while high doses lead to __________.

During the 1800s,cocaine was viewed as harmless and was the principal ingredient in Coca-Cola.

Hallucinogens do not appear to be addictive.

Classical conditioning approaches to the treatment of alcoholism generally

One of the first drugs developed as a treatment for tension and anxiety was/were

Relapse prevention treatment focuses on

In relapse prevention treatment,people are taught that a relapse is

What are opioids? Explain what contributes to their strong addiction potential.

In a recent survey of Ontario high school students,high-risk drinking was reported by _____% of respondents.

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a disease characterized by memory loss and a loss of contact with reality and results from

At low doses,barbiturates cause ___________ but with large doses they can cause __________.

In terms of the genetic influences in the development of alcohol use disorders,it has been shown that

Alcohol begins to affect driving ability at a BAL of

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

Whereas it was once believed that marijuana _ addictive,recent evidence supports that marijuana use .

In small amounts,cocaine produces _,while high doses lead to .

At low doses,barbiturates cause _ but with large doses they can cause .