Question 1

The study of addiction is important because:

Accepted Answer

A) Alcoholism is the root of drug abuse,and decreasing alcoholism will decrease all drug abuse. 
B) Each abused drug operates via different neurotransmitters,therefore we know there cannot be a common biomechanism and we need to look for psychological mechanisms. 
C) The evidence illustrates the interplay between genetics and environmental influences. 
D) We now know that dopamine is the neurotransmitter that we should focus treatments on. 
A) Alcoholism is the root of drug abuse,and decreasing alcoholism will decrease all drug abuse. 
B) Each abused drug operates via different neurotransmitters,therefore we know there cannot be a common biomechanism and we need to look for psychological mechanisms. 
C) The evidence illustrates the interplay between genetics and environmental influences. 
D) We now know that dopamine is the neurotransmitter that we should focus treatments on. C

Question 2

In predicting which children are the most likely to become alcoholics,the more consistent procedure would be to:

Accepted Answer

A) Look for a change in the P3 dip of the evoked potential 
B) Examine the effects of the GABAB receptor 
C) Look for decreased high frequency EEG patterns 
D) Study personality and social factors that would put children at risk 
A) Look for a change in the P3 dip of the evoked potential 
B) Examine the effects of the GABAB receptor 
C) Look for decreased high frequency EEG patterns 
D) Study personality and social factors that would put children at risk A

Question 3

Dr.Garrett emphasized in lecture that although the dopamine hypothesis has contributed significantly to the understanding of drug abuse,it is becoming increasingly dubious that ___ maintains long-term drug abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) conditioning processes 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) reward 
D) avoidance or escape from withdrawal symptoms 
A) conditioning processes 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) reward 
D) avoidance or escape from withdrawal symptoms C

Question 4

All of the following are true about marijuana except:

Accepted Answer

A) It comes from the Indian hemp plant,which was cultivated in the United States during World War II. 
B) Its major psychoactive ingredient is THC. 
C) A mild form of marijuana is called hashish. 
D) It can be smoked or eaten. 
A) It comes from the Indian hemp plant,which was cultivated in the United States during World War II. 
B) Its major psychoactive ingredient is THC. 
C) A mild form of marijuana is called hashish. 
D) It can be smoked or eaten.

Question 5

Most Type 2 alcoholics are males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rats will self-administer PCP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Benzodiazepines replaced barbiturates because:

Accepted Answer

A) They are not GABA agonists 
B) They also have analgesic properties 
C) Barbiturates became difficult to obtain 
D) They are less likely to produce an accidental overdose 
A) They are not GABA agonists 
B) They also have analgesic properties 
C) Barbiturates became difficult to obtain 
D) They are less likely to produce an accidental overdose

Question 8

Synanon:

Accepted Answer

A) Found that many residents had more trouble abstaining from nicotine than any other drug 
B) Is a "spin-off" of an organization initiated by Freud 
C) Is an outpatient facility 
D) Supplied addicts with cigarettes in 1970 when it was discovered that smoking reduced their craving for other drugs 
A) Found that many residents had more trouble abstaining from nicotine than any other drug 
B) Is a "spin-off" of an organization initiated by Freud 
C) Is an outpatient facility 
D) Supplied addicts with cigarettes in 1970 when it was discovered that smoking reduced their craving for other drugs

Question 9

Which of the following defines a drug?

Accepted Answer

A) A chemical that is addictive 
B) A chemical that alters the body or its functioning 
C) A chemical that corrects abnormal cellular functioning 
D) A chemical that is effective in low amounts 
A) A chemical that is addictive 
B) A chemical that alters the body or its functioning 
C) A chemical that corrects abnormal cellular functioning 
D) A chemical that is effective in low amounts

Question 10

Alcohol use results in inhibition of the release of ____,which produces a sedating effect.

Accepted Answer

A) GABA 
B) Glutamate 
C) Serotonin 
D) Adenosine 
A) GABA 
B) Glutamate 
C) Serotonin 
D) Adenosine

Question 11

All of the following are true about the genetic basis of addiction except:

Accepted Answer

A) Moderate drinkers with the G allele of an opioid receptor report greater intoxication and euphoria than people lacking the allele. 
B) Individuals who often experience the negative effects of alcohol,such as nausea,are more likely to become alcoholic. 
C) Many addicts (60-70%)abuse three or more drugs. 
D) The Homer gene is specific in its contribution to cocaine addiction. 
A) Moderate drinkers with the G allele of an opioid receptor report greater intoxication and euphoria than people lacking the allele. 
B) Individuals who often experience the negative effects of alcohol,such as nausea,are more likely to become alcoholic. 
C) Many addicts (60-70%)abuse three or more drugs. 
D) The Homer gene is specific in its contribution to cocaine addiction.

Question 12

Cocaine users will experience ____ to the drug in terms of its euphoric effects and ____ to the seizure-producing effects of the drug.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing sensitivity,increasing sensitivity 
B) tolerance,increasing sensitivity 
C) increasing sensitivity,tolerance 
D) tolerance,tolerance 
A) increasing sensitivity,increasing sensitivity 
B) tolerance,increasing sensitivity 
C) increasing sensitivity,tolerance 
D) tolerance,tolerance

Question 13

Methadone is a:

Accepted Answer

A) Synthetic morphine antagonist 
B) Natural morphine antagonist 
C) Synthetic morphine agonist 
D) Natural morphine agonist 
A) Synthetic morphine antagonist 
B) Natural morphine antagonist 
C) Synthetic morphine agonist 
D) Natural morphine agonist

Question 14

Cannabinoid receptors:

Accepted Answer

A) Are most highly concentrated in the brain stem 
B) That are involved in muscle control are found in the frontal cortex 
C) In the hippocampus are responsible for the memory effects of cannabinoids 
D) Are not found in the basal ganglia 
A) Are most highly concentrated in the brain stem 
B) That are involved in muscle control are found in the frontal cortex 
C) In the hippocampus are responsible for the memory effects of cannabinoids 
D) Are not found in the basal ganglia

Question 15

During withdrawal from chronic alcohol administration,you are not likely to see:

Accepted Answer

A) Tremors 
B) Sleep disturbances 
C) Anxiolytic effects 
D) Mood disturbances 
A) Tremors 
B) Sleep disturbances 
C) Anxiolytic effects 
D) Mood disturbances

Question 16

Which of the following statements is not true of anti-drug vaccines?

Accepted Answer

A) They lead to the destruction of drug molecules before they can reach the brain. 
B) They are not ready for clinical trials in humans. 
C) They result in fewer side effects than other pharmacological treatments. 
D) Their effects may be longer lasting than other pharmacological treatments. 
A) They lead to the destruction of drug molecules before they can reach the brain. 
B) They are not ready for clinical trials in humans. 
C) They result in fewer side effects than other pharmacological treatments. 
D) Their effects may be longer lasting than other pharmacological treatments.

Question 17

Cocaine can be administered:

Accepted Answer

A) By snorting 
B) As "crack," a less pure product 
C) By smoking the freebase form 
D) All of the above 
A) By snorting 
B) As "crack," a less pure product 
C) By smoking the freebase form 
D) All of the above

Question 18

The role of dopamine as the only factor in drug abuse has been questioned because:

Accepted Answer

A) Most drugs of abuse do not alter levels of dopamine 
B) PCP produces its rewarding effects by stimulating glutamate receptors 
C) The rewarding effects of cocaine are blocked by naloxone 
D) Opiates play a role in the rewarding effects of alcohol 
A) Most drugs of abuse do not alter levels of dopamine 
B) PCP produces its rewarding effects by stimulating glutamate receptors 
C) The rewarding effects of cocaine are blocked by naloxone 
D) Opiates play a role in the rewarding effects of alcohol

Question 19

ALDH deficiency:

Accepted Answer

A) Has effects that are similar to the drug Antabuse 
B) Is infrequent in Caucasians 
C) Provides some protection from alcohol abuse 
D) All of the above 
A) Has effects that are similar to the drug Antabuse 
B) Is infrequent in Caucasians 
C) Provides some protection from alcohol abuse 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is not a predictor of alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A) Being the child of an alcoholic 
B) Feeling fewer effects of alcohol when drinking 
C) Having an ALDH deficiency 
D) Showing an abnormal P300 wave 
A) Being the child of an alcoholic 
B) Feeling fewer effects of alcohol when drinking 
C) Having an ALDH deficiency 
D) Showing an abnormal P300 wave

The study of addiction is important because:

In predicting which children are the most likely to become alcoholics,the more consistent procedure would be to:

Dr.Garrett emphasized in lecture that although the dopamine hypothesis has contributed significantly to the understanding of drug abuse,it is becoming increasingly dubious that ___ maintains long-term drug abuse.

All of the following are true about marijuana except:

Most Type 2 alcoholics are males.

Rats will self-administer PCP.

Benzodiazepines replaced barbiturates because:

Synanon:

Which of the following defines a drug?

Alcohol use results in inhibition of the release of ____,which produces a sedating effect.

All of the following are true about the genetic basis of addiction except:

Cocaine users will experience to the drug in terms of its euphoric effects and to the seizure-producing effects of the drug.

Methadone is a:

Cannabinoid receptors:

During withdrawal from chronic alcohol administration,you are not likely to see:

Which of the following statements is not true of anti-drug vaccines?

Cocaine can be administered:

The role of dopamine as the only factor in drug abuse has been questioned because:

ALDH deficiency:

Which of the following is not a predictor of alcoholism?

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

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Exam 5: Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

The study of addiction is important because:

In predicting which children are the most likely to become alcoholics,the more consistent procedure would be to:

Dr.Garrett emphasized in lecture that although the dopamine hypothesis has contributed significantly to the understanding of drug abuse,it is becoming increasingly dubious that ___ maintains long-term drug abuse.

All of the following are true about marijuana except:

Most Type 2 alcoholics are males.

Rats will self-administer PCP.

Benzodiazepines replaced barbiturates because:

Synanon:

Which of the following defines a drug?

Alcohol use results in inhibition of the release of ____,which produces a sedating effect.

All of the following are true about the genetic basis of addiction except:

Cocaine users will experience ____ to the drug in terms of its euphoric effects and ____ to the seizure-producing effects of the drug.

Methadone is a:

Cannabinoid receptors:

During withdrawal from chronic alcohol administration,you are not likely to see:

Which of the following statements is not true of anti-drug vaccines?

Cocaine can be administered:

The role of dopamine as the only factor in drug abuse has been questioned because:

ALDH deficiency:

Which of the following is not a predictor of alcoholism?

What is Biopsychology?

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

Filters

Cocaine users will experience to the drug in terms of its euphoric effects and to the seizure-producing effects of the drug.