Question 1

The disease model of dependence

Accepted Answer

A) assumes that dependence is caused by a psychological disorder. 
B) assumes that dependence is caused by an underlying physiological disorder. 
C) is a psychosocial perspective. 
D) assumes that dependence is a failure of self-control. 
A) assumes that dependence is caused by a psychological disorder. 
B) assumes that dependence is caused by an underlying physiological disorder. 
C) is a psychosocial perspective. 
D) assumes that dependence is a failure of self-control.

Question 2

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time.She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia.Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep.Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep.Angelina is

Accepted Answer

A) dependent and drug abusive. 
B) dependent and not drug abusive. 
C) dependent but not physiologically addicted. 
D) dependent and tolerant. 
A) dependent and drug abusive. 
B) dependent and not drug abusive. 
C) dependent but not physiologically addicted. 
D) dependent and tolerant.

Question 3

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Paranoia and hallucinations can occur. 
B) Tolerance develops rapidly. 
C) Psychological dependence can occur with even occasional use. 
D) Marijuana is free of carcinogens. 
A) Paranoia and hallucinations can occur. 
B) Tolerance develops rapidly. 
C) Psychological dependence can occur with even occasional use. 
D) Marijuana is free of carcinogens.

Question 4

In trying to understand why some people continue to use drugs until they become dependent on them and others are able to stop before this happens, it is important to consider

Accepted Answer

A) how sensitive a person is to both the negative effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the negative effects of alcohol after a few hours. 
B) how sensitive a person is to the positive effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the negative effects after a few hours. 
C) how sensitive a person is to the negative effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the positive effects a few hours later. 
D) how sensitive a person is to the positive effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the positive effects a few hours later. 
A) how sensitive a person is to both the negative effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the negative effects of alcohol after a few hours. 
B) how sensitive a person is to the positive effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the negative effects after a few hours. 
C) how sensitive a person is to the negative effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the positive effects a few hours later. 
D) how sensitive a person is to the positive effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the positive effects a few hours later.

Question 5

Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

Often, biological treatments are more su

Question 6

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) effect?

Accepted Answer

A) methamphetamine 
B) alcohol 
C) caffeine 
D) LSD 
A) methamphetamine 
B) alcohol 
C) caffeine 
D) LSD

Question 7

Stimulation of the __________ neurones in the 'pleasure pathway' (the site in the brain that seems to be involved in the experience of pleasure) probably causes the 'high' associated with cocaine use.

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) adrenaline 
D) endorphin 
A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) adrenaline 
D) endorphin

Question 8

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

Accepted Answer

A) tolerance to the effects of the drug. 
B) withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn. 
C) both tolerance and withdrawal. 
D) neither tolerance nor withdrawal. 
A) tolerance to the effects of the drug. 
B) withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn. 
C) both tolerance and withdrawal. 
D) neither tolerance nor withdrawal.

Question 9

The 'pleasure pathway', or anterior reward system, in the human brain is primarily made up of

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine-sensitive neurones. 
B) serotonin-sensitive neurones. 
C) both of these 
D) neither of these 
A) dopamine-sensitive neurones. 
B) serotonin-sensitive neurones. 
C) both of these 
D) neither of these

Question 10

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

Accepted Answer

A) a failure of cognitive and behavioural coping skills. 
B) a failure of willpower. 
C) proof that a person will never be able to control his/her drinking. 
D) an insurmountable obstacle to treatment for substance abuse. 
A) a failure of cognitive and behavioural coping skills. 
B) a failure of willpower. 
C) proof that a person will never be able to control his/her drinking. 
D) an insurmountable obstacle to treatment for substance abuse.

Question 11

Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) programmes are considered effective, the drop-out rate for GA (Gambler's Anonymous) programmes is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) 10-30% 
B) 30--50% 
C) 50-70% 
D) 70--90% 
A) 10-30% 
B) 30--50% 
C) 50-70% 
D) 70--90%

Question 12

'Crack babies', born to mothers who have used cocaine, often develop problems that are attributed not only to the effects of cocaine but also to

Accepted Answer

A) the mother's use of alcohol. 
B) the mother's use of nicotine. 
C) disrupted home environments. 
D) all of these 
A) the mother's use of alcohol. 
B) the mother's use of nicotine. 
C) disrupted home environments. 
D) all of these

Question 13

The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the 'crash' that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

Accepted Answer

A) the opponent-process theory. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) substance-induced myopia. 
D) an expectancy effect. 
A) the opponent-process theory. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) substance-induced myopia. 
D) an expectancy effect.

Question 14

Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything.She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her.Her doctor most likely prescribed ___________ to help her.

Accepted Answer

A) an opiate 
B) an anticonvulsant 
C) a sedative 
D) an antidepressant 
A) an opiate 
B) an anticonvulsant 
C) a sedative 
D) an antidepressant

Question 15

Use of the testosterone-derived anabolic-androgenic steroids differs from other illicit drug use because

Accepted Answer

A) the 'high' produced from steroid use is more intense than that experienced with other drugs. 
B) steroids are used to increase body mass and enhance performance. 
C) more females than males use anabolic steroids. 
D) steroids can be taken orally or by injection. 
A) the 'high' produced from steroid use is more intense than that experienced with other drugs. 
B) steroids are used to increase body mass and enhance performance. 
C) more females than males use anabolic steroids. 
D) steroids can be taken orally or by injection.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

Accepted Answer

A) The stolen objects are not needed for personal use or their monetary value. 
B) The disorder appears to be more common than many disorders. 
C) The disorder has been fairly well studied because of the somewhat high prevalence. 
D) all of these 
A) The stolen objects are not needed for personal use or their monetary value. 
B) The disorder appears to be more common than many disorders. 
C) The disorder has been fairly well studied because of the somewhat high prevalence. 
D) all of these

Question 17

Which of the following terms is the definition of anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

A) sleep-inducing 
B) anxiety-reducing 
C) anti-seizure 
D) anxiety-increasing 
A) sleep-inducing 
B) anxiety-reducing 
C) anti-seizure 
D) anxiety-increasing

Question 18

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased alertness 
B) increased appetite 
C) decreased pulse and blood pressure 
D) rapid and irregular heartbeat 
A) decreased alertness 
B) increased appetite 
C) decreased pulse and blood pressure 
D) rapid and irregular heartbeat

Question 19

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A) A progressive pattern leading to alcoholism is inevitable for those who drink alcohol. 
B) The factors that determine a drinker's susceptibility to alcoholism are not yet fully understood. 
C) Alcohol use and aggressive behaviour are negatively correlated. 
D) Use of alcohol by preteens and young teenagers does not predict later abuse. 
A) A progressive pattern leading to alcoholism is inevitable for those who drink alcohol. 
B) The factors that determine a drinker's susceptibility to alcoholism are not yet fully understood. 
C) Alcohol use and aggressive behaviour are negatively correlated. 
D) Use of alcohol by preteens and young teenagers does not predict later abuse.

Question 20

Pyromania

Accepted Answer

A) is fairly common among arsonists. 
B) is a disorder where an individual is preoccupied with setting fires and the associated equipment involved in putting out those fires. 
C) is fairly common among people who were bed-wetters as children. 
D) all of these 
A) is fairly common among arsonists. 
B) is a disorder where an individual is preoccupied with setting fires and the associated equipment involved in putting out those fires. 
C) is fairly common among people who were bed-wetters as children. 
D) all of these

The disease model of dependence

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time.She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia.Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep.Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep.Angelina is

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

In trying to understand why some people continue to use drugs until they become dependent on them and others are able to stop before this happens, it is important to consider

Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) effect?

Stimulation of the __________ neurones in the 'pleasure pathway' (the site in the brain that seems to be involved in the experience of pleasure) probably causes the 'high' associated with cocaine use.

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

The 'pleasure pathway', or anterior reward system, in the human brain is primarily made up of

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) programmes are considered effective, the drop-out rate for GA (Gambler's Anonymous) programmes is ____________.

'Crack babies', born to mothers who have used cocaine, often develop problems that are attributed not only to the effects of cocaine but also to

The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the 'crash' that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything.She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her.Her doctor most likely prescribed ___________ to help her.

Use of the testosterone-derived anabolic-androgenic steroids differs from other illicit drug use because

Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

Which of the following terms is the definition of anxiolytic?

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

Pyromania

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Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

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Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Exam 11: Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

The disease model of dependence

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time.She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia.Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep.Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep.Angelina is

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

In trying to understand why some people continue to use drugs until they become dependent on them and others are able to stop before this happens, it is important to consider

Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) effect?

Stimulation of the __________ neurones in the 'pleasure pathway' (the site in the brain that seems to be involved in the experience of pleasure) probably causes the 'high' associated with cocaine use.

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

The 'pleasure pathway', or anterior reward system, in the human brain is primarily made up of

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) programmes are considered effective, the drop-out rate for GA (Gambler's Anonymous) programmes is ____________.

'Crack babies', born to mothers who have used cocaine, often develop problems that are attributed not only to the effects of cocaine but also to

The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the 'crash' that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything.She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her.Her doctor most likely prescribed ___________ to help her.

Use of the testosterone-derived anabolic-androgenic steroids differs from other illicit drug use because

Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

Which of the following terms is the definition of anxiolytic?

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

Pyromania

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services

Positive Psychology Approach

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