Question 1

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 2

A person with a genetic vulnerability to substance dependence

Accepted Answer

A)  will inevitably develop that dependence. 
B)  may choose not to use the substance in order to avoid becoming dependent. 
C)  will be more likely to try the substance. 
D)  has no control over whether he or she initiates use of the substance. 
A)  will inevitably develop that dependence. 
B)  may choose not to use the substance in order to avoid becoming dependent. 
C)  will be more likely to try the substance. 
D)  has no control over whether he or she initiates use of the substance.

Question 3

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

Question 4

In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Dr.Csernansky claimed that Tim could be diagnosed with a second psychological disorder.This disorder,which often co-occurs with alcohol abuse,was

Accepted Answer

A)  an underlying anxiety disorder. 
B)  an underlying stress disorder. 
C)  an underlying depressive disorder. 
D)  an underlying personality disorder. 
A)  an underlying anxiety disorder. 
B)  an underlying stress disorder. 
C)  an underlying depressive disorder. 
D)  an underlying personality disorder.

Question 5

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  how drunk or intoxicated a person gets after ingesting a psychoactive substance. 
B)  whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life. 
C)  the type and intensity of the substance abuser's biological reaction. 
D)  which drug is used and whether it is legal or illegal. 
A)  how drunk or intoxicated a person gets after ingesting a psychoactive substance. 
B)  whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life. 
C)  the type and intensity of the substance abuser's biological reaction. 
D)  which drug is used and whether it is legal or illegal.

Question 6

Nikki has decided to stop smoking (again).She can expect to experience which of the following withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated mood 
B)  Decreased appetite 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Irritability 
A)  Elevated mood 
B)  Decreased appetite 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Irritability

Question 7

The drug opiate-antagonist naltrexone is a treatment for substance abuse that works by

Accepted Answer

A)  substituting a chemically similar drug for the addictive drug. 
B)  both counteracting the effects of opiates and producing withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  producing a cross-tolerance effect in a drug user. 
D)  producing only a temporary euphoric effect if opiates continue to be used. 
A)  substituting a chemically similar drug for the addictive drug. 
B)  both counteracting the effects of opiates and producing withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  producing a cross-tolerance effect in a drug user. 
D)  producing only a temporary euphoric effect if opiates continue to be used.

Question 8

In terms of substance-related disorders,the word "addiction" is most closely associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance use 
B)  intoxication 
C)  substance dependence 
D)  polysubstance abuse 
A)  substance use 
B)  intoxication 
C)  substance dependence 
D)  polysubstance abuse

Question 9

Contingency management involves

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of reinforcement for specific behaviors. 
B)  the elimination of abuse cues. 
C)  altering expectations. 
D)  use of medications to create substance aversions. 
A)  the use of reinforcement for specific behaviors. 
B)  the elimination of abuse cues. 
C)  altering expectations. 
D)  use of medications to create substance aversions.

Question 10

Cravings seem to be exacerbated by

Accepted Answer

A)  the availability of drugs. 
B)  specific moods. 
C)  places and objects associated with drug taking. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the availability of drugs. 
B)  specific moods. 
C)  places and objects associated with drug taking. 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Serotonin - alcoholic cravings 
B)  Glutamate - alcoholic blackouts 
C)  Dopamine - slurred speech 
D)  GABA - anti-anxiety effect 
A)  Serotonin - alcoholic cravings 
B)  Glutamate - alcoholic blackouts 
C)  Dopamine - slurred speech 
D)  GABA - anti-anxiety effect

Question 12

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

Accepted Answer

A)  a failure of cognitive and behavioral 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 behavioral 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 13

Hallucinogenic drugs

Accepted Answer

A)  include LSD. 
B)  occur naturally in a variety of plants. 
C)  can be produced synthetically. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  include LSD. 
B)  occur naturally in a variety of plants. 
C)  can be produced synthetically. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive.When you realize that she is talking about cocaine,you inform her that

Accepted Answer

A)  scientists agree that it is a wonder drug just as she describes. 
B)  in the early 20th century cocaine was an ingredient in Pepsi-Cola. 
C)  cocaine will make her more social and outgoing. 
D)  dependence on cocaine develops slowly over a period of years. 
A)  scientists agree that it is a wonder drug just as she describes. 
B)  in the early 20th century cocaine was an ingredient in Pepsi-Cola. 
C)  cocaine will make her more social and outgoing. 
D)  dependence on cocaine develops slowly over a period of years.

Question 15

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning,smokes 10 cigarettes a day,and has a beer with dinner.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  substance use. 
B)  substance abuse. 
C)  polysubstance abuse. 
D)  substance intoxication. 
A)  substance use. 
B)  substance abuse. 
C)  polysubstance abuse. 
D)  substance intoxication.

Question 16

Stimulation of the __________ neurons 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 17

Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

Accepted Answer

A)  makes vision and hearing more acute. 
B)  has an excitatory affect on the brain. 
C)  has an inhibitory affect on the brain. 
D)  alters motor coordination. 
A)  makes vision and hearing more acute. 
B)  has an excitatory affect on the brain. 
C)  has an inhibitory affect on the brain. 
D)  alters motor coordination.

Question 18

The ALDH2 gene

Accepted Answer

A)  increases an individual's tolerance of alcohol. 
B)  increases the likelihood of "blackouts" from low doses of alcohol. 
C)  increases the likelihood of a severe "flushing effect" in people of Asian descent. 
D)  increases the depressive effects of alcohol. 
A)  increases an individual's tolerance of alcohol. 
B)  increases the likelihood of "blackouts" from low doses of alcohol. 
C)  increases the likelihood of a severe "flushing effect" in people of Asian descent. 
D)  increases the depressive effects of alcohol.

Question 19

Marijuana use often results in ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mood swings 
B)  blunted sensory experience 
C)  an accurate sense of time 
D)  enhanced nausea 
A)  mood swings 
B)  blunted sensory experience 
C)  an accurate sense of time 
D)  enhanced nausea

Question 20

Two important aspects of a definition of substance dependence are ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance; withdrawal 
B)  withdrawal; relapse 
C)  relapse; tolerance 
D)  alcohol delirium; tolerance 
A)  tolerance; withdrawal 
B)  withdrawal; relapse 
C)  relapse; tolerance 
D)  alcohol delirium; tolerance

Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

A person with a genetic vulnerability to substance dependence

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

In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Dr.Csernansky claimed that Tim could be diagnosed with a second psychological disorder.This disorder,which often co-occurs with alcohol abuse,was

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

Nikki has decided to stop smoking (again).She can expect to experience which of the following withdrawal symptoms?

The drug opiate-antagonist naltrexone is a treatment for substance abuse that works by

In terms of substance-related disorders,the word "addiction" is most closely associated with ________.

Contingency management involves

Cravings seem to be exacerbated by

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

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

Hallucinogenic drugs

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive.When you realize that she is talking about cocaine,you inform her that

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning,smokes 10 cigarettes a day,and has a beer with dinner.This is an example of

Stimulation of the __________ neurons 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.

Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

The ALDH2 gene

Marijuana use often results in ______________.

Two important aspects of a definition of substance dependence are and .

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

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Exam 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

A person with a genetic vulnerability to substance dependence

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

In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Dr.Csernansky claimed that Tim could be diagnosed with a second psychological disorder.This disorder,which often co-occurs with alcohol abuse,was

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

Nikki has decided to stop smoking (again).She can expect to experience which of the following withdrawal symptoms?

The drug opiate-antagonist naltrexone is a treatment for substance abuse that works by

In terms of substance-related disorders,the word "addiction" is most closely associated with ________.

Contingency management involves

Cravings seem to be exacerbated by

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

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

Hallucinogenic drugs

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive.When you realize that she is talking about cocaine,you inform her that

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning,smokes 10 cigarettes a day,and has a beer with dinner.This is an example of

Stimulation of the __________ neurons 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.

Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

The ALDH2 gene

Marijuana use often results in ______________.

Two important aspects of a definition of substance dependence are ________ and ________.

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

Filters

Two important aspects of a definition of substance dependence are and .