Question 1

A newer prescription drug for pain is oxycodone.Why has it been featured prominently in the news?

Accepted Answer

A)  because of its potential for the treatment for cancer 
B)  because of its potential for the treatment of AIDS 
C)  because of its potential for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms of heroin 
D)  because of its potential for abuse and lethal overdose 
A)  because of its potential for the treatment for cancer 
B)  because of its potential for the treatment of AIDS 
C)  because of its potential for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms of heroin 
D)  because of its potential for abuse and lethal overdose

Question 2

What percentage of the adult Canadian population has attended an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at one time or another?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  10% 
A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  10%

Question 3

Which of the following neurotransmitters are stimulated in the "pleasure pathway," thus causing the high associated with cocaine use?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In their controlled study of the effects of cocaine exposure on the developing fetus,what kind of deficits did Potter and colleagues (2000)find in the cocaine-exposed infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  subtle deficits in cardiac regulatory processes 
B)  subtle deficits in reflexive responding 
C)  subtle deficits in visual information processing 
D)  subtle deficits in auditory information processing 
A)  subtle deficits in cardiac regulatory processes 
B)  subtle deficits in reflexive responding 
C)  subtle deficits in visual information processing 
D)  subtle deficits in auditory information processing

Question 5

Describe the psychological and behavioural effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short-term and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol has a range of psychological and

Question 6

Define "psychoactive substance" and give examples of the different categories of psychoactive drugs.Discuss whether these drugs are psychologically or physiologically addictive.

Accepted Answer

A psychoactive substance is a chemical t

Question 7

Shannon has been using heroin for two years.Lately,she has found she must inject higher and higher dosages of the drug to get the same high she has come to expect from her drug use.What is the term for this need for higher dosages?

Accepted Answer

A)  dependence 
B)  potentiation 
C)  addiction 
D)  tolerance 
A)  dependence 
B)  potentiation 
C)  addiction 
D)  tolerance

Question 8

What did DeWit and colleagues (2000)find regarding their study of 6000 lifetime drinkers who drank at an early age (ages 11-14)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking at an early age resulted in more severe withdrawal symptoms than drinking at later ages. 
B)  Drinking at an early age seemed to lead to more responsible drinking habits at later ages. 
C)  Drinking at an early age caused more frequent blackouts than drinking at later ages. 
D)  Drinking at an early age was predictive of later alcohol-related disorders. 
A)  Drinking at an early age resulted in more severe withdrawal symptoms than drinking at later ages. 
B)  Drinking at an early age seemed to lead to more responsible drinking habits at later ages. 
C)  Drinking at an early age caused more frequent blackouts than drinking at later ages. 
D)  Drinking at an early age was predictive of later alcohol-related disorders.

Question 9

What might be the common factor among abused psychoactive drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  their identical effect on neurotransmitters at the synapse 
B)  the suppression of the nervous system 
C)  the similar way in which they are metabolized in the body 
D)  their ability to activate the "pleasure pathways" of the brain 
A)  their identical effect on neurotransmitters at the synapse 
B)  the suppression of the nervous system 
C)  the similar way in which they are metabolized in the body 
D)  their ability to activate the "pleasure pathways" of the brain

Question 10

Dr.Gomez is concerned with a recent report showing high rates of benzodiazepine use in his community.Why might Dr.Gomez find this problematic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their use is positively correlated with violent behaviour. 
B)  It has long been known that they are not appropriate for reducing tension and anxiety from everyday stresses and strains. 
C)  They are more dangerous than barbiturates. 
D)  They are largely ineffective at relieving symptoms of anxiety. 
A)  Their use is positively correlated with violent behaviour. 
B)  It has long been known that they are not appropriate for reducing tension and anxiety from everyday stresses and strains. 
C)  They are more dangerous than barbiturates. 
D)  They are largely ineffective at relieving symptoms of anxiety.

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT correctly identify the specific effect of alcohol on a particular neurotransmitter system?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine system-slurred speech 
B)  glutamate system-alcoholic blackouts 
C)  serotonin system-alcoholic cravings 
D)  GABA system-anti-anxiety effect 
A)  dopamine system-slurred speech 
B)  glutamate system-alcoholic blackouts 
C)  serotonin system-alcoholic cravings 
D)  GABA system-anti-anxiety effect

Question 12

Why did early editions of the DSM classify alcoholism and drug abuse as sociopathic personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were considered to be signs of mental illness. 
B)  They were considered to be a sign of moral weakness. 
C)  They were considered to be criminal behaviours. 
D)  They were considered to be symptoms of psychosis. 
A)  They were considered to be signs of mental illness. 
B)  They were considered to be a sign of moral weakness. 
C)  They were considered to be criminal behaviours. 
D)  They were considered to be symptoms of psychosis.

Question 13

Compare and contrast the depressant drugs,including benzodiazepines,barbiturates,and anxiolytics.Discuss medical uses for these substances and the potential for abuse and/or addiction.

Accepted Answer

Depressant drugs, including benzodiazepi

Question 14

What do inhalants cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  symptoms of withdrawal that can last up to two or more weeks 
B)  antisocial and aggressive behaviour 
C)  heightened auditory and visual perception 
D)  damage to bone marrow, the kidneys, the liver, and the brain 
A)  symptoms of withdrawal that can last up to two or more weeks 
B)  antisocial and aggressive behaviour 
C)  heightened auditory and visual perception 
D)  damage to bone marrow, the kidneys, the liver, and the brain

Question 15

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years.Recently,she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week.As part of her withdrawal from narcotics,Carol will likely experience several effects.Which of the following is she NOT likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  fever and chills 
B)  nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 
C)  aches and pains 
D)  increase in blood pressure 
A)  fever and chills 
B)  nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 
C)  aches and pains 
D)  increase in blood pressure

Question 16

Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in the brain cells,the effects of some substances are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.What substance affects several neurotransmitter systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  marijuana 
C)  opiates 
D)  tranquilizers 
A)  alcohol 
B)  marijuana 
C)  opiates 
D)  tranquilizers

Question 17

Compare and contrast the levels of involvement in substance-related disorders: use,intoxication,abuse,and dependence.Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

Accepted Answer

Substance-related disorders involve vari

Question 18

What does the term "anxiolytic" mean?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following substances distort sensory experiences,feelings,and perceptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  "benzos" 
B)  opiates 
C)  "roofies" 
D)  hallucinogens 
A)  "benzos" 
B)  opiates 
C)  "roofies" 
D)  hallucinogens

Question 20

Discuss the current research and theories regarding the progression of alcohol-use disorders.How do current ideas contrast with Jellinek's model?

Accepted Answer

Current research and theories regarding

A newer prescription drug for pain is oxycodone.Why has it been featured prominently in the news?

What percentage of the adult Canadian population has attended an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at one time or another?

Which of the following neurotransmitters are stimulated in the "pleasure pathway," thus causing the high associated with cocaine use?

In their controlled study of the effects of cocaine exposure on the developing fetus,what kind of deficits did Potter and colleagues (2000)find in the cocaine-exposed infants?

Describe the psychological and behavioural effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short-term and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

Define "psychoactive substance" and give examples of the different categories of psychoactive drugs.Discuss whether these drugs are psychologically or physiologically addictive.

Shannon has been using heroin for two years.Lately,she has found she must inject higher and higher dosages of the drug to get the same high she has come to expect from her drug use.What is the term for this need for higher dosages?

What did DeWit and colleagues (2000)find regarding their study of 6000 lifetime drinkers who drank at an early age (ages 11-14)?

What might be the common factor among abused psychoactive drugs?

Dr.Gomez is concerned with a recent report showing high rates of benzodiazepine use in his community.Why might Dr.Gomez find this problematic?

Which of the following does NOT correctly identify the specific effect of alcohol on a particular neurotransmitter system?

Why did early editions of the DSM classify alcoholism and drug abuse as sociopathic personality disorders?

Compare and contrast the depressant drugs,including benzodiazepines,barbiturates,and anxiolytics.Discuss medical uses for these substances and the potential for abuse and/or addiction.

What do inhalants cause?

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years.Recently,she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week.As part of her withdrawal from narcotics,Carol will likely experience several effects.Which of the following is she NOT likely to experience?

Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in the brain cells,the effects of some substances are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.What substance affects several neurotransmitter systems?

Compare and contrast the levels of involvement in substance-related disorders: use,intoxication,abuse,and dependence.Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

What does the term "anxiolytic" mean?

Which of the following substances distort sensory experiences,feelings,and perceptions?

Discuss the current research and theories regarding the progression of alcohol-use disorders.How do current ideas contrast with Jellinek's model?

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Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

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

A newer prescription drug for pain is oxycodone.Why has it been featured prominently in the news?

What percentage of the adult Canadian population has attended an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at one time or another?

Which of the following neurotransmitters are stimulated in the "pleasure pathway," thus causing the high associated with cocaine use?

In their controlled study of the effects of cocaine exposure on the developing fetus,what kind of deficits did Potter and colleagues (2000)find in the cocaine-exposed infants?

Describe the psychological and behavioural effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short-term and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

Define "psychoactive substance" and give examples of the different categories of psychoactive drugs.Discuss whether these drugs are psychologically or physiologically addictive.

Shannon has been using heroin for two years.Lately,she has found she must inject higher and higher dosages of the drug to get the same high she has come to expect from her drug use.What is the term for this need for higher dosages?

What did DeWit and colleagues (2000)find regarding their study of 6000 lifetime drinkers who drank at an early age (ages 11-14)?

What might be the common factor among abused psychoactive drugs?

Dr.Gomez is concerned with a recent report showing high rates of benzodiazepine use in his community.Why might Dr.Gomez find this problematic?

Which of the following does NOT correctly identify the specific effect of alcohol on a particular neurotransmitter system?

Why did early editions of the DSM classify alcoholism and drug abuse as sociopathic personality disorders?

Compare and contrast the depressant drugs,including benzodiazepines,barbiturates,and anxiolytics.Discuss medical uses for these substances and the potential for abuse and/or addiction.

What do inhalants cause?

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years.Recently,she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week.As part of her withdrawal from narcotics,Carol will likely experience several effects.Which of the following is she NOT likely to experience?

Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in the brain cells,the effects of some substances are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.What substance affects several neurotransmitter systems?

Compare and contrast the levels of involvement in substance-related disorders: use,intoxication,abuse,and dependence.Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

What does the term "anxiolytic" mean?

Which of the following substances distort sensory experiences,feelings,and perceptions?

Discuss the current research and theories regarding the progression of alcohol-use disorders.How do current ideas contrast with Jellinek's model?

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

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: Legal and Ethical Issues

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