Question 1

Which statement about prescription opioids is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research indicates more males than females are addicted to prescription opioids, and many turn to criminal activities to support their drug habit. 
B)  Research indicates dependency to prescription opioids rarely interferes with the dependent person's ability to maintain relationships and a career. 
C)  Research indicates tolerance to prescription opioids builds up very gradually and withdrawal effects are slight or nonexistent. 
D)  Research indicates many opioid-abusers began their habit with prescribed opioids, eventually buying prescription opioids illegally or trying heroin. 
A)  Research indicates more males than females are addicted to prescription opioids, and many turn to criminal activities to support their drug habit. 
B)  Research indicates dependency to prescription opioids rarely interferes with the dependent person's ability to maintain relationships and a career. 
C)  Research indicates tolerance to prescription opioids builds up very gradually and withdrawal effects are slight or nonexistent. 
D)  Research indicates many opioid-abusers began their habit with prescribed opioids, eventually buying prescription opioids illegally or trying heroin.

Question 2

Bernie is a heavy marijuana user who has developed impaired memory and concentration abilities. Although Bernie finds it to be relaxing, he is extremely concerned regarding the consequences of his marijuana use. What is unusual about Bernie's case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most marijuana users are women. 
B)  Marijuana use rarely impairs memory or concentration. 
C)  Marijuana users tend not to be concerned about their use. 
D)  Marijuana is used for its stimulant effects. 
A)  Most marijuana users are women. 
B)  Marijuana use rarely impairs memory or concentration. 
C)  Marijuana users tend not to be concerned about their use. 
D)  Marijuana is used for its stimulant effects.

Question 3

Dr. Applebaum says, "Contrary to popular belief, this substance actually functions to inhibit the central nervous system. At low doses, it appears to cause disinhibition because the inhibitory centers of the brain are those first depressed. At high doses, this drug can cause unconsciousness and even death." What drug is Dr. Applebaum referring to?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  nicotine 
D)  cannabis 
A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  nicotine 
D)  cannabis

Question 4

Psychoactive substances are substances that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alter moods, thought processes, or other psychological states 
B)  are considered illicit drugs only 
C)  have dependence potential but not abuse potential in users 
D)  are available over-the-counter 
A)  alter moods, thought processes, or other psychological states 
B)  are considered illicit drugs only 
C)  have dependence potential but not abuse potential in users 
D)  are available over-the-counter

Question 5

Timothy injected LSD intravenously. He experiences visual hallucinations and has developed a quick tolerance for the drug. In addition to the effects from LSD, Timothy has experienced fatigue and loss of inhibitions. What part of Timothy's case is usual?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD produces tolerance. 
B)  Side effects of fatigue and loss on inhibition are common with LSD. 
C)  Visual hallucinations are common with LSD. 
D)  LSD is generally injected, not taken orally. 
A)  LSD produces tolerance. 
B)  Side effects of fatigue and loss on inhibition are common with LSD. 
C)  Visual hallucinations are common with LSD. 
D)  LSD is generally injected, not taken orally.

Question 6

Frequently, when alcohol is initially ingested, individuals report feeling "wild and excited." These feelings result because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the absorption of alcohol is quite slow, allowing for initial kick 
B)  alcohol is a stimulant 
C)  alcohol inhibits the functioning of the parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  alcohol depresses the inhibitory centers in the brain 
A)  the absorption of alcohol is quite slow, allowing for initial kick 
B)  alcohol is a stimulant 
C)  alcohol inhibits the functioning of the parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  alcohol depresses the inhibitory centers in the brain

Question 7

According to Walter (2001), progression from initial substance use to substance use disorder follows a(n) ____ sequence.

Accepted Answer

A)  typical 
B)  atypical 
C)  haphazard 
D)  heterogeneous 
A)  typical 
B)  atypical 
C)  haphazard 
D)  heterogeneous

Question 8

Jean just returned from active duty in a war zone. He has been experiencing hyperarousal and reexperiencing the traumatic events he encountered. Which substance is he most likely to turn to first?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  heroin 
D)  valium 
A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  heroin 
D)  valium

Question 9

Natalie uses cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol on a daily basis and shows tolerance. She's been doing this for almost two years now. Individuals who use multiple substances ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  rarely become addicted to any 
B)  typically are abusing only one 
C)  usually only abuse one at a time 
D)  are at increased risk of adverse outcomes 
A)  rarely become addicted to any 
B)  typically are abusing only one 
C)  usually only abuse one at a time 
D)  are at increased risk of adverse outcomes

Question 10

Currently, there are no effective pharmacological interventions for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant abuse 
B)  opioid abuse 
C)  nicotine abuse 
D)  alcohol abuse 
A)  stimulant abuse 
B)  opioid abuse 
C)  nicotine abuse 
D)  alcohol abuse

Question 11

Which statement about alcohol consumption and ethnicity in the United States is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans have the lowest levels of heavy and binge drinking. 
B)  The level of consumption is roughly the same across the cultural dimension of ethnicity. 
C)  Hispanic American women consume more alcohol than Hispanic American men. 
D)  Drinking alcohol is less common among European Americans than Asian Americans. 
A)  Asian Americans have the lowest levels of heavy and binge drinking. 
B)  The level of consumption is roughly the same across the cultural dimension of ethnicity. 
C)  Hispanic American women consume more alcohol than Hispanic American men. 
D)  Drinking alcohol is less common among European Americans than Asian Americans.

Question 12

Faye is in a treatment program in which she gets either a voucher or cash incentive for verified abstinence, adhering to treatment goals, or taking prescribed medication. This type of treatment is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivational enhancement therapy 
B)  contingency management 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
D)  aversion therapy 
A)  motivational enhancement therapy 
B)  contingency management 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy 
D)  aversion therapy

Question 13

Ed has been prescribed methadone because he is addicted to heroin. How does it help?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces the cravings for heroin by substituting its own euphoria. 
B)  It causes vomiting if heroin is used. 
C)  It reduces the intensity of withdrawal symptoms. 
D)  It stops his need to get high. 
A)  It reduces the cravings for heroin by substituting its own euphoria. 
B)  It causes vomiting if heroin is used. 
C)  It reduces the intensity of withdrawal symptoms. 
D)  It stops his need to get high.

Question 14

Among young adults aged (21-25) each year, about ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  about 45 percent engage in binge drinking 
B)  100000 are injured under the influence of alcohol 
C)  binge drinkers consume less than do nonstudents of the same age 
D)  two million are assaulted by another student who has been drinking 
A)  about 45 percent engage in binge drinking 
B)  100000 are injured under the influence of alcohol 
C)  binge drinkers consume less than do nonstudents of the same age 
D)  two million are assaulted by another student who has been drinking

Question 15

Which drug is heated with other substances and smoked for an immediate, but short-lived effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD 
B)  valium 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  cocaine 
A)  LSD 
B)  valium 
C)  ecstasy 
D)  cocaine

Question 16

Stewart is a musician and often takes meth before his performances to help give him an "edge." Recently he has found that when he hasn't had a performance for several days and thus has not taken meth, he begins to feel fatigued and dragged out. He becomes high, agitated, and can't concentrate on his music. Stewart is demonstrating ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an addiction 
B)  symptoms of withdrawal 
C)  psychological dependence 
D)  tolerance 
A)  an addiction 
B)  symptoms of withdrawal 
C)  psychological dependence 
D)  tolerance

Question 17

Which negative consequence of using phencyclidine is most likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  violent psychotic behavior 
B)  emphysema and lung cancer 
C)  AIDS 
D)  total tranquility and passivity 
A)  violent psychotic behavior 
B)  emphysema and lung cancer 
C)  AIDS 
D)  total tranquility and passivity

Question 18

Due to the genetic make-up and physiology of Asians, the production of "clean-up" enzymes such as aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) is ____, which may influence the low prevalence rates of alcoholism among Asians.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimized 
B)  maximized 
C)  optimized 
D)  neutralized 
A)  minimized 
B)  maximized 
C)  optimized 
D)  neutralized

Question 19

Codeine, heroin, and morphine all ____ and are derived from the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate the central nervous system; cannabis plant 
B)  stimulate the central nervous system; coca plant 
C)  depress the central nervous system; opium plant 
D)  depress the central nervous system; marijuana plant 
A)  stimulate the central nervous system; cannabis plant 
B)  stimulate the central nervous system; coca plant 
C)  depress the central nervous system; opium plant 
D)  depress the central nervous system; marijuana plant

Question 20

Sally is dependent on a drug that energizes her central nervous system and produces euphoria. It is likely that the drug is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  depressant 
B)  stimulant 
C)  hallucinogen 
D)  painkiller 
A)  depressant 
B)  stimulant 
C)  hallucinogen 
D)  painkiller

Which statement about prescription opioids is accurate?

Bernie is a heavy marijuana user who has developed impaired memory and concentration abilities. Although Bernie finds it to be relaxing, he is extremely concerned regarding the consequences of his marijuana use. What is unusual about Bernie's case?

Psychoactive substances are substances that ____.

Timothy injected LSD intravenously. He experiences visual hallucinations and has developed a quick tolerance for the drug. In addition to the effects from LSD, Timothy has experienced fatigue and loss of inhibitions. What part of Timothy's case is usual?

Frequently, when alcohol is initially ingested, individuals report feeling "wild and excited." These feelings result because ____.

According to Walter (2001), progression from initial substance use to substance use disorder follows a(n) ____ sequence.

Jean just returned from active duty in a war zone. He has been experiencing hyperarousal and reexperiencing the traumatic events he encountered. Which substance is he most likely to turn to first?

Natalie uses cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol on a daily basis and shows tolerance. She's been doing this for almost two years now. Individuals who use multiple substances ____.

Currently, there are no effective pharmacological interventions for ____.

Which statement about alcohol consumption and ethnicity in the United States is accurate?

Faye is in a treatment program in which she gets either a voucher or cash incentive for verified abstinence, adhering to treatment goals, or taking prescribed medication. This type of treatment is called ____.

Ed has been prescribed methadone because he is addicted to heroin. How does it help?

Among young adults aged (21-25) each year, about ____.

Which drug is heated with other substances and smoked for an immediate, but short-lived effect?

Which negative consequence of using phencyclidine is most likely?

Due to the genetic make-up and physiology of Asians, the production of "clean-up" enzymes such as aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) is ____, which may influence the low prevalence rates of alcoholism among Asians.

Codeine, heroin, and morphine all and are derived from the .

Sally is dependent on a drug that energizes her central nervous system and produces euphoria. It is likely that the drug is a ____.

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Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders

Clinical Research, Assessment, and Classification of Mental Disorders

Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders

Somatic and Dissociative Disorders

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilic Disorders

Personality Psychopathology

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

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Exam 10: Substance-Related and Other Addictive Disorders

Which statement about prescription opioids is accurate?

Bernie is a heavy marijuana user who has developed impaired memory and concentration abilities. Although Bernie finds it to be relaxing, he is extremely concerned regarding the consequences of his marijuana use. What is unusual about Bernie's case?

Psychoactive substances are substances that ____.

Timothy injected LSD intravenously. He experiences visual hallucinations and has developed a quick tolerance for the drug. In addition to the effects from LSD, Timothy has experienced fatigue and loss of inhibitions. What part of Timothy's case is usual?

Frequently, when alcohol is initially ingested, individuals report feeling "wild and excited." These feelings result because ____.

According to Walter (2001), progression from initial substance use to substance use disorder follows a(n) ____ sequence.

Jean just returned from active duty in a war zone. He has been experiencing hyperarousal and reexperiencing the traumatic events he encountered. Which substance is he most likely to turn to first?

Natalie uses cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol on a daily basis and shows tolerance. She's been doing this for almost two years now. Individuals who use multiple substances ____.

Currently, there are no effective pharmacological interventions for ____.

Which statement about alcohol consumption and ethnicity in the United States is accurate?

Faye is in a treatment program in which she gets either a voucher or cash incentive for verified abstinence, adhering to treatment goals, or taking prescribed medication. This type of treatment is called ____.

Ed has been prescribed methadone because he is addicted to heroin. How does it help?

Among young adults aged (21-25) each year, about ____.

Which drug is heated with other substances and smoked for an immediate, but short-lived effect?

Which negative consequence of using phencyclidine is most likely?

Due to the genetic make-up and physiology of Asians, the production of "clean-up" enzymes such as aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) is ____, which may influence the low prevalence rates of alcoholism among Asians.

Codeine, heroin, and morphine all ____ and are derived from the ____.

Sally is dependent on a drug that energizes her central nervous system and produces euphoria. It is likely that the drug is a ____.

Abnormal Behavior

Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders

Clinical Research, Assessment, and Classification of Mental Disorders

Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders

Somatic and Dissociative Disorders

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilic Disorders

Personality Psychopathology

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Law and Ethics in Abnormal Psychology

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