Question 1

Nicotine's addictive potential reflects its release of the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate 
B)  adenosine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  dopamine 
A)  glutamate 
B)  adenosine 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  dopamine

Question 2

Overuse of alcohol during pregnancy may result in fetal alcohol syndrome in the child. This syndrome features neurodevelopmental symptoms such as structural brain abnormalities, small head size, and

Accepted Answer

A)  immune system deficiencies. 
B)  breathing abnormalities. 
C)  sudden infant death syndrome. 
D)  abnormal gait. 
A)  immune system deficiencies. 
B)  breathing abnormalities. 
C)  sudden infant death syndrome. 
D)  abnormal gait.

Question 3

Select the statement that is FALSE about cocaine.

Accepted Answer

A)  It inhibits the reabsorption of dopamine by the nerve cells. 
B)  Large doses are associated with anesthetic and convulsant effects. 
C)  Deaths have been reported after relatively low doses of the drug. 
D)  Cocaine, although powerful in effect, is not highly addictive. 
A)  It inhibits the reabsorption of dopamine by the nerve cells. 
B)  Large doses are associated with anesthetic and convulsant effects. 
C)  Deaths have been reported after relatively low doses of the drug. 
D)  Cocaine, although powerful in effect, is not highly addictive.

Question 4

Amphetamines produced on the street may be cut with substances such as

Accepted Answer

A)  table salt. 
B)  flour. 
C)  powdered sugar. 
D)  cyanide. 
A)  table salt. 
B)  flour. 
C)  powdered sugar. 
D)  cyanide.

Question 5

The endogenous opioid system is involved in the reinforcing effects of

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  methamphetamine. 
A)  alcohol. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  methamphetamine.

Question 6

How do cocaine and amphetamines lead to hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia?

Accepted Answer

A)  They increase dopamine and norepinephrine. 
B)  They lead to depletion of dopamine and norepinephrine. 
C)  They deplete serotonin levels. 
D)  They act on the GABA-ergic system. 
A)  They increase dopamine and norepinephrine. 
B)  They lead to depletion of dopamine and norepinephrine. 
C)  They deplete serotonin levels. 
D)  They act on the GABA-ergic system.

Question 7

Disulfiram, or Antabuse, is an aversive treatment for alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Alcohol is a

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine mimicker. 
B)  stimulant. 
C)  depressant. 
D)  neurotransmitter binder. 
A)  nicotine mimicker. 
B)  stimulant. 
C)  depressant. 
D)  neurotransmitter binder.

Question 9

MDMA, or Ecstasy, interferes with the reuptake of norepinephrine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Alcohol abuse and dependence are

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to have negative health consequences for men than women. 
B)  more common among men than women. 
C)  less common among whites than Hispanic populations. 
D)  typically rare among Native American persons. 
A)  more likely to have negative health consequences for men than women. 
B)  more common among men than women. 
C)  less common among whites than Hispanic populations. 
D)  typically rare among Native American persons.

Question 11

Amphetamines can produce psychotic symptoms that

Accepted Answer

A)  can be mistaken for extreme depression. 
B)  can last and recur even months and years after drug use is ended. 
C)  are easily controlled once drug use is stopped. 
D)  can be eliminated by benzodiazepine treatment. 
A)  can be mistaken for extreme depression. 
B)  can last and recur even months and years after drug use is ended. 
C)  are easily controlled once drug use is stopped. 
D)  can be eliminated by benzodiazepine treatment.

Question 12

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance abuse and substance dependence.

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse is a maladaptive pattern

Question 14

Heavy marijuana use has been associated with functional impairments such as memory loss and difficulty with attention, learning skills, and

Accepted Answer

A)  motor movement. 
B)  language mastery. 
C)  motivation. 
D)  capacity for creativity. 
A)  motor movement. 
B)  language mastery. 
C)  motivation. 
D)  capacity for creativity.

Question 15

Alcohol and drugs act on the brain's reward circuitry, which includes the

Accepted Answer

A)  medial cortex of the prefrontal lobes. 
B)  ventral tegmental area and the basal forebrain. 
C)  basal ganglia and hypothalamus. 
D)  Wernicke-Korsakoff's area. 
A)  medial cortex of the prefrontal lobes. 
B)  ventral tegmental area and the basal forebrain. 
C)  basal ganglia and hypothalamus. 
D)  Wernicke-Korsakoff's area.

Question 16

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system stimulants. 
B)  effective for use with anxiety and non-addictive. 
C)  central nervous system depressants. 
D)  both commonly prescribed. 
A)  central nervous system stimulants. 
B)  effective for use with anxiety and non-addictive. 
C)  central nervous system depressants. 
D)  both commonly prescribed.

Question 17

Approximately _____% of the U,S. population aged 12 and older uses marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-5 
B)  5-10 
C)  10-15 
D)  15-20 
A)  1-5 
B)  5-10 
C)  10-15 
D)  15-20

Question 18

Amphetamines can be used to treat asthma and ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The use of energy drinks by adolescent boys and young men has an associated health concern in that

Accepted Answer

A)  it provides a false sense of wakefulness. 
B)  cases of cardiac arrhythmia have resulted in death. 
C)  it stunts bone growth. 
D)  an addiction results after few exposures. 
A)  it provides a false sense of wakefulness. 
B)  cases of cardiac arrhythmia have resulted in death. 
C)  it stunts bone growth. 
D)  an addiction results after few exposures.

Question 20

Heroin is a highly dangerous drug due to its addictive properties, its pharmacologic effects, and its

Accepted Answer

A)  low cost. 
B)  delayed withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  ready availability. 
D)  association with drug trafficking. 
A)  low cost. 
B)  delayed withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  ready availability. 
D)  association with drug trafficking.

Nicotine's addictive potential reflects its release of the neurotransmitter

Overuse of alcohol during pregnancy may result in fetal alcohol syndrome in the child. This syndrome features neurodevelopmental symptoms such as structural brain abnormalities, small head size, and

Select the statement that is FALSE about cocaine.

Amphetamines produced on the street may be cut with substances such as

The endogenous opioid system is involved in the reinforcing effects of

How do cocaine and amphetamines lead to hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia?

Disulfiram, or Antabuse, is an aversive treatment for alcohol abuse.

Alcohol is a

MDMA, or Ecstasy, interferes with the reuptake of norepinephrine.

Alcohol abuse and dependence are

Amphetamines can produce psychotic symptoms that

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.

Discuss the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance abuse and substance dependence.

Heavy marijuana use has been associated with functional impairments such as memory loss and difficulty with attention, learning skills, and

Alcohol and drugs act on the brain's reward circuitry, which includes the

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are

Approximately _____% of the U,S. population aged 12 and older uses marijuana.

Amphetamines can be used to treat asthma and ADHD.

The use of energy drinks by adolescent boys and young men has an associated health concern in that

Heroin is a highly dangerous drug due to its addictive properties, its pharmacologic effects, and its

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Nicotine's addictive potential reflects its release of the neurotransmitter

Overuse of alcohol during pregnancy may result in fetal alcohol syndrome in the child. This syndrome features neurodevelopmental symptoms such as structural brain abnormalities, small head size, and

Select the statement that is FALSE about cocaine.

Amphetamines produced on the street may be cut with substances such as

The endogenous opioid system is involved in the reinforcing effects of

How do cocaine and amphetamines lead to hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia?

Disulfiram, or Antabuse, is an aversive treatment for alcohol abuse.

Alcohol is a

MDMA, or Ecstasy, interferes with the reuptake of norepinephrine.

Alcohol abuse and dependence are

Amphetamines can produce psychotic symptoms that

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.

Discuss the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance abuse and substance dependence.

Heavy marijuana use has been associated with functional impairments such as memory loss and difficulty with attention, learning skills, and

Alcohol and drugs act on the brain's reward circuitry, which includes the

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are

Approximately _____% of the U,S. population aged 12 and older uses marijuana.

Amphetamines can be used to treat asthma and ADHD.

The use of energy drinks by adolescent boys and young men has an associated health concern in that

Heroin is a highly dangerous drug due to its addictive properties, its pharmacologic effects, and its

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

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

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

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