Question 1

Which of the following statements reflects the biological influences on smoking

Accepted Answer

A)  No relationship between heredity and smoking has been discovered. 
B)  Heredity influences the ease with which a person becomes dependent on tobacco. 
C)  Heredity may influence the strength of physical dependence on tobacco. 
D)  both b and c. 
A)  No relationship between heredity and smoking has been discovered. 
B)  Heredity influences the ease with which a person becomes dependent on tobacco. 
C)  Heredity may influence the strength of physical dependence on tobacco. 
D)  both b and c.

Question 2

Your neighbour, a 35 year-old 2-3 pack-a-day smoker for the past 15 years, has finally decided he wants to quit smoking and has asked for your advice on how to go about doing so. What information could you give him regarding smoking cessation techniques and their likelihood for success

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Match the following agents with their descriptions :
-Like Antabuse, may be used in the treatment of alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone 
A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone

Question 4

Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes:

Accepted Answer

A)  triggers catecholamine release. 
B)  acts as a stimulant. 
C)  is found naturally only in tobacco. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  triggers catecholamine release. 
B)  acts as a stimulant. 
C)  is found naturally only in tobacco. 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

You may have noticed the similarity in treatment approaches for attempting to prevent and/or get people to quit using tobacco, alcohol, and chemical substances described in this chapter. Give an overview of the major approaches used in prevention or treatment.

Accepted Answer

The major approaches used in prevention

Question 6

Nora has been feeling irritable since she quit smoking last week. She is experiencing symptoms of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  dependence. 
D)  abuse. 
A)  tolerance. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  dependence. 
D)  abuse.

Question 7

Match the techniques with their descriptions :
-May involve satiation or imagined negative scenes.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion strategies 
B) self monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting 
A) aversion strategies 
B) self monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting

Question 8

Which of the following smokers is in the age level with the highest percentage of smokers in Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  Daniel, age 45 
B)  Sunny, age 24 
C)  Samantha, age 12 
D)  Caroline, age 60 
A)  Daniel, age 45 
B)  Sunny, age 24 
C)  Samantha, age 12 
D)  Caroline, age 60

Question 9

Melissa is entering a stop-smoking program that uses reinforcement as part of the program. Her friend, Madison, is entering a program that does not use reinforcement. Which person is more likely to be successful

Accepted Answer

A)  Melissa 
B)  Madison 
C)  both will be successful 
D)  neither will be successful 
A)  Melissa 
B)  Madison 
C)  both will be successful 
D)  neither will be successful

Question 10

Match the following agents with their descriptions :
-A chemical which blocks the effects of heroin.

Accepted Answer

A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone 
A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone

Question 11

Frank's favourite cigarettes of the day and the hardest to give up are those he has right after dinner. Frank decides to begin taking a walk after dinner instead of smoking. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural contracting. 
B)  response substitution. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  self-deception. 
A)  behavioural contracting. 
B)  response substitution. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  self-deception.

Question 12

Present research indicates that alcoholics who can drink in moderation and in a controlled fashion are

Accepted Answer

A)  relatively common. 
B)  generally rare. 
C)  only found among long term alcoholics who have increased their tolerance for the drug. 
D)  usually young, with a short term drinking problem. 
A)  relatively common. 
B)  generally rare. 
C)  only found among long term alcoholics who have increased their tolerance for the drug. 
D)  usually young, with a short term drinking problem.

Question 13

Match the following agents with their descriptions :
-Depressant which decreases arousal and increase relaxation.

Accepted Answer

A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone 
A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone

Question 14

The idea that smokers pace their smoking to maintain the levels of nicotine in their blood is most consistent with which of the following theories

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine regulation 
B)  psychosocial 
C)  psychological dependence 
D)  biobehavioural 
A)  nicotine regulation 
B)  psychosocial 
C)  psychological dependence 
D)  biobehavioural

Question 15

Setting legal drinking ages and restricting sales of alcohol to certain times of are examples of a(n) _____ approach to prevention.

Accepted Answer

A)  public policy or legal 
B)  behaviour modification 
C)  health promotion and education 
D)  early intervention 
A)  public policy or legal 
B)  behaviour modification 
C)  health promotion and education 
D)  early intervention

Question 16

Which of the following persons is most likely to continue smoking beyond a few cigarettes

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, whose parents don't smoke 
B)  Tara, whose friends all think smoking is "uncool" 
C)  Conrad, a rebellious, risk-taking adolescent 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Joe, whose parents don't smoke 
B)  Tara, whose friends all think smoking is "uncool" 
C)  Conrad, a rebellious, risk-taking adolescent 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

Match the following agents with their descriptions :
-A hallucinogen which causes perceptual distortions.

Accepted Answer

A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone 
A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone

Question 18

Match the techniques with their descriptions :
-May involve removing ashtrays or matches from the home of a smoker.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion strategies 
B) self monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting 
A) aversion strategies 
B) self monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the influences of heredity on addiction is not true

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking and alcoholism share the same genetic markers. 
B)  The specific genes responsible for smoking have been identified. 
C)  The specific genes responsible for alcoholism have been identified. 
D)  If one identical twin smokes, the co-twin is also likely to smoke. 
A)  Smoking and alcoholism share the same genetic markers. 
B)  The specific genes responsible for smoking have been identified. 
C)  The specific genes responsible for alcoholism have been identified. 
D)  If one identical twin smokes, the co-twin is also likely to smoke.

Question 20

Which of the following effects of using cocaine are linked to increased risk for stroke and heart attack

Accepted Answer

A)  blood vessel constriction 
B)  increase in heart rate 
C)  cardiac arrhythmia 
D)  all of the above 
A)  blood vessel constriction 
B)  increase in heart rate 
C)  cardiac arrhythmia 
D)  all of the above

Which of the following statements reflects the biological influences on smoking

Your neighbour, a 35 year-old 2-3 pack-a-day smoker for the past 15 years, has finally decided he wants to quit smoking and has asked for your advice on how to go about doing so. What information could you give him regarding smoking cessation techniques and their likelihood for success

Match the following agents with their descriptions : -Like Antabuse, may be used in the treatment of alcohol abuse.

Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes:

You may have noticed the similarity in treatment approaches for attempting to prevent and/or get people to quit using tobacco, alcohol, and chemical substances described in this chapter. Give an overview of the major approaches used in prevention or treatment.

Nora has been feeling irritable since she quit smoking last week. She is experiencing symptoms of _____.

Match the techniques with their descriptions : -May involve satiation or imagined negative scenes.

Which of the following smokers is in the age level with the highest percentage of smokers in Canada

Melissa is entering a stop-smoking program that uses reinforcement as part of the program. Her friend, Madison, is entering a program that does not use reinforcement. Which person is more likely to be successful

Match the following agents with their descriptions : -A chemical which blocks the effects of heroin.

Frank's favourite cigarettes of the day and the hardest to give up are those he has right after dinner. Frank decides to begin taking a walk after dinner instead of smoking. This is an example of

Present research indicates that alcoholics who can drink in moderation and in a controlled fashion are

Match the following agents with their descriptions : -Depressant which decreases arousal and increase relaxation.

The idea that smokers pace their smoking to maintain the levels of nicotine in their blood is most consistent with which of the following theories

Setting legal drinking ages and restricting sales of alcohol to certain times of are examples of a(n) _____ approach to prevention.

Which of the following persons is most likely to continue smoking beyond a few cigarettes

Match the following agents with their descriptions : -A hallucinogen which causes perceptual distortions.

Match the techniques with their descriptions : -May involve removing ashtrays or matches from the home of a smoker.

Which of the following statements about the influences of heredity on addiction is not true

Which of the following effects of using cocaine are linked to increased risk for stroke and heart attack

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Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

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Exam 7: Substance Use and Abuse

Which of the following statements reflects the biological influences on smoking

Your neighbour, a 35 year-old 2-3 pack-a-day smoker for the past 15 years, has finally decided he wants to quit smoking and has asked for your advice on how to go about doing so. What information could you give him regarding smoking cessation techniques and their likelihood for success

Match the following agents with their descriptions : -Like Antabuse, may be used in the treatment of alcohol abuse.

Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes:

You may have noticed the similarity in treatment approaches for attempting to prevent and/or get people to quit using tobacco, alcohol, and chemical substances described in this chapter. Give an overview of the major approaches used in prevention or treatment.

Nora has been feeling irritable since she quit smoking last week. She is experiencing symptoms of _____.

Match the techniques with their descriptions : -May involve satiation or imagined negative scenes.

Which of the following smokers is in the age level with the highest percentage of smokers in Canada

Melissa is entering a stop-smoking program that uses reinforcement as part of the program. Her friend, Madison, is entering a program that does not use reinforcement. Which person is more likely to be successful

Match the following agents with their descriptions : -A chemical which blocks the effects of heroin.

Frank's favourite cigarettes of the day and the hardest to give up are those he has right after dinner. Frank decides to begin taking a walk after dinner instead of smoking. This is an example of

Present research indicates that alcoholics who can drink in moderation and in a controlled fashion are

Match the following agents with their descriptions : -Depressant which decreases arousal and increase relaxation.

The idea that smokers pace their smoking to maintain the levels of nicotine in their blood is most consistent with which of the following theories

Setting legal drinking ages and restricting sales of alcohol to certain times of are examples of a(n) _____ approach to prevention.

Which of the following persons is most likely to continue smoking beyond a few cigarettes

Match the following agents with their descriptions : -A hallucinogen which causes perceptual distortions.

Match the techniques with their descriptions : -May involve removing ashtrays or matches from the home of a smoker.

Which of the following statements about the influences of heredity on addiction is not true

Which of the following effects of using cocaine are linked to increased risk for stroke and heart attack

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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