Question 1

Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as

Accepted Answer

A) antagonists. 
B) analgesics. 
C) antibiotics. 
D) antidotes. 
A) antagonists. 
B) analgesics. 
C) antibiotics. 
D) antidotes.

Question 2

The correct pairing of the names, causes and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic, long-term alcohol abuse are

Accepted Answer

A) dementia - loss of intellectual abilities caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine. 
B) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and unintelligible speech. 
C) dementia - confusion, loss of muscle co-ordination and unintelligible speech caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain. 
D) foetal alcohol syndrome - loss of intellectual abilities caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the adult brain. 
A) dementia - loss of intellectual abilities caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine. 
B) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and unintelligible speech. 
C) dementia - confusion, loss of muscle co-ordination and unintelligible speech caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain. 
D) foetal alcohol syndrome - loss of intellectual abilities caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the adult brain.

Question 3

A perspective of substance dependence that involves drug-seeking behaviours includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) repeated use of the drug. 
B) a desperate need to ingest more of the drug. 
C) resuming drug use after a period of abstinence. 
D) physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used. 
A) repeated use of the drug. 
B) a desperate need to ingest more of the drug. 
C) resuming drug use after a period of abstinence. 
D) physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used.

Question 4

Among the so-called recreational or illicit 'designer drugs' is a dissociative anaesthetic that produces a sense of detachment along with a reduced awareness of pain.It is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Ecstasy (MDM
A)  
B) 'K' or 'Special K' 
C) Eve 
D) Nexus 
A) Ecstasy (MDM
A)  
B) 'K' or 'Special K' 
C) Eve 
D) Nexus

Question 5

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazephine?

Accepted Answer

A) methcathinone 
B) diazepam 
C) methaqualone 
D) d-lysergic acid 
A) methcathinone 
B) diazepam 
C) methaqualone 
D) d-lysergic acid

Question 6

Enkephalins and endorphins are natural opioids found in

Accepted Answer

A) the brain. 
B) the humoral system. 
C) DNA. 
D) poppy seeds. 
A) the brain. 
B) the humoral system. 
C) DNA. 
D) poppy seeds.

Question 7

Researchers conducting twin, family, and adoption studies have found that certain people are ______ vulnerable to drug abuse

Accepted Answer

A) socially. 
B) intellectually. 
C) genetically. 
D) medically. 
A) socially. 
B) intellectually. 
C) genetically. 
D) medically.

Question 8

Misuse of the benzodiazepine _________ has resulted in it being referred to as the 'date-rape drug'.

Accepted Answer

A) Amytal 
B) Halcion 
C) Rohypnol 
D) Ritalin 
A) Amytal 
B) Halcion 
C) Rohypnol 
D) Ritalin

Question 9

Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated, the factors that actually determine aggressive behaviour involve all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) quantity and timing of alcohol consumed. 
B) the person's previous history of violence. 
C) the expectations about drinking. 
D) the person's level of intelligence. 
A) quantity and timing of alcohol consumed. 
B) the person's previous history of violence. 
C) the expectations about drinking. 
D) the person's level of intelligence.

Question 10

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine. 
B) codeine. 
C) heroin. 
D) morphine. 
A) cocaine. 
B) codeine. 
C) heroin. 
D) morphine.

Question 11

Which type of substance has a long history of use in Africa? ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine 
B) opioid 
C) alcohol 
D) LSD 
A) cocaine 
B) opioid 
C) alcohol 
D) LSD

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Accepted Answer

A) AA is clearly an effective treatment for some people with alcohol dependence. 
B) More than 9% of the adult population of the United States has attended an AA meeting. 
C) AA advocates controlled drinking in which former alcoholics can become social drinkers. 
D) It is difficult to conduct accurate research on AA because participation is anonymous. 
A) AA is clearly an effective treatment for some people with alcohol dependence. 
B) More than 9% of the adult population of the United States has attended an AA meeting. 
C) AA advocates controlled drinking in which former alcoholics can become social drinkers. 
D) It is difficult to conduct accurate research on AA because participation is anonymous.

Question 13

Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) faster reaction time 
B) improved judgement 
C) impaired motor co-ordination 
D) clear speech 
A) faster reaction time 
B) improved judgement 
C) impaired motor co-ordination 
D) clear speech

Question 15

Many individuals use drugs as negative reinforcement to escape from unpleasantness (pain, stress, anxiety) in their lives.This phenomenon is called all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) self-medication. 
B) tension reduction. 
C) controlled dosing. 
D) negative affect. 
A) self-medication. 
B) tension reduction. 
C) controlled dosing. 
D) negative affect.

Question 16

Tebogo steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs.His substance dependence is manifested by

Accepted Answer

A) withdrawal symptoms. 
B) drug-seeking behaviour. 
C) continuing tolerance. 
D) psychological addiction. 
A) withdrawal symptoms. 
B) drug-seeking behaviour. 
C) continuing tolerance. 
D) psychological addiction.

Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as

The correct pairing of the names, causes and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic, long-term alcohol abuse are

A perspective of substance dependence that involves drug-seeking behaviours includes all of the following EXCEPT

Among the so-called recreational or illicit 'designer drugs' is a dissociative anaesthetic that produces a sense of detachment along with a reduced awareness of pain.It is called ______.

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazephine?

Enkephalins and endorphins are natural opioids found in

Researchers conducting twin, family, and adoption studies have found that certain people are ______ vulnerable to drug abuse

Misuse of the benzodiazepine _________ has resulted in it being referred to as the 'date-rape drug'.

Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated, the factors that actually determine aggressive behaviour involve all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT

Which type of substance has a long history of use in Africa? ______________.

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

Many individuals use drugs as negative reinforcement to escape from unpleasantness (pain, stress, anxiety) in their lives.This phenomenon is called all of the following EXCEPT

Tebogo steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs.His substance dependence is manifested by

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

Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as

The correct pairing of the names, causes and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic, long-term alcohol abuse are

A perspective of substance dependence that involves drug-seeking behaviours includes all of the following EXCEPT

Among the so-called recreational or illicit 'designer drugs' is a dissociative anaesthetic that produces a sense of detachment along with a reduced awareness of pain.It is called ______.

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazephine?

Enkephalins and endorphins are natural opioids found in

Researchers conducting twin, family, and adoption studies have found that certain people are ______ vulnerable to drug abuse

Misuse of the benzodiazepine _________ has resulted in it being referred to as the 'date-rape drug'.

Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated, the factors that actually determine aggressive behaviour involve all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT

Which type of substance has a long history of use in Africa? ______________.

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

Many individuals use drugs as negative reinforcement to escape from unpleasantness (pain, stress, anxiety) in their lives.This phenomenon is called all of the following EXCEPT

Tebogo steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs.His substance dependence is manifested by

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

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