Question 1

A perspective of substance dependence that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" 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 2

Differences in fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)rates among women who drink may be due to _______differences.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural 
B)  cognitive 
C)  metabolic 
D)  emotional 
A)  cultural 
B)  cognitive 
C)  metabolic 
D)  emotional

Question 3

Although most impulse control disorders are considered rare,one that affects an increasing number of people is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  kleptomania 
B)  pyromania 
C)  pathological gambling 
D)  intermittent explosive disorder 
A)  kleptomania 
B)  pyromania 
C)  pathological gambling 
D)  intermittent explosive disorder

Question 4

The drug called Antabuse helps people abstain from drinking alcohol by

Accepted Answer

A)  causing alcoholic drinks to taste bitter. 
B)  interfering with the body's metabolism of alcohol. 
C)  making people allergic to alcohol. 
D)  reducing the pleasurable feelings that are associated with alcohol. 
A)  causing alcoholic drinks to taste bitter. 
B)  interfering with the body's metabolism of alcohol. 
C)  making people allergic to alcohol. 
D)  reducing the pleasurable feelings that are associated with alcohol.

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A progressive pattern leading to alcoholism is inevitable for those who drink alcohol. 
B)  The factors that determine a drinker's susceptibility to alcoholism are not yet known. 
C)  Alcohol use and aggressive behavior are negatively correlated. 
D)  Use of alcohol by preteens and young teenagers does not predict later abuse. 
A)  A progressive pattern leading to alcoholism is inevitable for those who drink alcohol. 
B)  The factors that determine a drinker's susceptibility to alcoholism are not yet known. 
C)  Alcohol use and aggressive behavior are negatively correlated. 
D)  Use of alcohol by preteens and young teenagers does not predict later abuse.

Question 6

Drug-addicted parents may contribute to their child's drug use by

Accepted Answer

A)  failing to monitor the child's behavior. 
B)  making drugs available to child. 
C)  creating an environment where peers use drugs. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  failing to monitor the child's behavior. 
B)  making drugs available to child. 
C)  creating an environment where peers use drugs. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

A recent research study on alcoholism suggests that use of illegal drugs is influenced by environmental factors but abuse and dependence are more influenced by ______ factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic 
B)  psychological 
C)  non-biological 
D)  cultural 
A)  genetic 
B)  psychological 
C)  non-biological 
D)  cultural

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered in the text as a cognitive factor related to causes of substance-related disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sense triggers 
B)  Expectancy effect 
C)  Opponent process theory - negative reinforcement 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Sense triggers 
B)  Expectancy effect 
C)  Opponent process theory - negative reinforcement 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are examples of opioids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemicals in the poppy 
B)  Hydrocodone 
C)  Enkephalins 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Chemicals in the poppy 
B)  Hydrocodone 
C)  Enkephalins 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

________ is a method in which a drug with a similar chemical makeup is given in place of an addictive drug,and ________ are used to block the effects of psychoactive drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antagonist substitution; agonist drugs 
B)  Agonist substitution; antagonist drugs 
C)  Relapse prevention; agonist drugs 
D)  Relapse prevention; antagonist drugs 
A)  Antagonist substitution; agonist drugs 
B)  Agonist substitution; antagonist drugs 
C)  Relapse prevention; agonist drugs 
D)  Relapse prevention; antagonist drugs

Question 11

Health-wise,marijuana

Accepted Answer

A)  wards off nausea. 
B)  eases glaucoma symptoms. 
C)  contains as many carcinogens as tobacco smoke. 
D)  all of these 
A)  wards off nausea. 
B)  eases glaucoma symptoms. 
C)  contains as many carcinogens as tobacco smoke. 
D)  all of these

Question 12

All of the following are symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol EXCEPT ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nausea and/or vomiting 
B)  hypersomnia 
C)  hallucinations 
D)  delirium tremens 
A)  nausea and/or vomiting 
B)  hypersomnia 
C)  hallucinations 
D)  delirium tremens

Question 13

Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stolen objects are not needed for personal use or their monetary value. 
B)  The disorder appears to be more common than many disorders. 
C)  The disorder has been fairly well-studied because of the somewhat high prevalence. 
D)  All of these 
A)  The stolen objects are not needed for personal use or their monetary value. 
B)  The disorder appears to be more common than many disorders. 
C)  The disorder has been fairly well-studied because of the somewhat high prevalence. 
D)  All of these

Question 14

Which of the following are examples of agonist types of treatment for substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of methadone to treat heroin addiction 
B)  A nicotine patch or nicotine gum to treat addiction to cigarette smoking 
C)  Both of these 
D)  Neither of these 
A)  The use of methadone to treat heroin addiction 
B)  A nicotine patch or nicotine gum to treat addiction to cigarette smoking 
C)  Both of these 
D)  Neither of these

Question 15

Drug use has ____ in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A)  declined 
B)  increased dramatically 
C)  remained the same 
D)  increased slightly 
A)  declined 
B)  increased dramatically 
C)  remained the same 
D)  increased slightly

Question 16

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 17

Expectancies about alcohol use

Accepted Answer

A)  start before people even start drinking. 
B)  predict who will later have drinking problems. 
C)  change over time and alcohol use. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  start before people even start drinking. 
B)  predict who will later have drinking problems. 
C)  change over time and alcohol use. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

You have just heard about a situation in which someone who was drunk vandalized a building and assaulted a security guard.From your knowledge of abnormal psychology,you are aware that although alcohol does not cause aggressive behavior,it may

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate the inhibitory center of the brain, causing aggressive behavior. 
B)  activate the aggressive genes in the person's DNA. 
C)  impair the ability to consider the consequences of acting impulsively. 
D)  increase the anxiety associated with being punished for one's actions. 
A)  stimulate the inhibitory center of the brain, causing aggressive behavior. 
B)  activate the aggressive genes in the person's DNA. 
C)  impair the ability to consider the consequences of acting impulsively. 
D)  increase the anxiety associated with being punished for one's actions.

Question 19

Pathological gamblers display which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need to gamble with increasing amounts of money 
B)  Restlessness without gambling 
C)  Jeopardizing of relationships, jobs, education, or finances to support gambling 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Need to gamble with increasing amounts of money 
B)  Restlessness without gambling 
C)  Jeopardizing of relationships, jobs, education, or finances to support gambling 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving)effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methamphetamine 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Caffeine 
D)  LSD 
A)  Methamphetamine 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Caffeine 
D)  LSD

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

Differences in fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)rates among women who drink may be due to _______differences.

Although most impulse control disorders are considered rare,one that affects an increasing number of people is ______________.

The drug called Antabuse helps people abstain from drinking alcohol by

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

Drug-addicted parents may contribute to their child's drug use by

A recent research study on alcoholism suggests that use of illegal drugs is influenced by environmental factors but abuse and dependence are more influenced by ______ factors.

Which of the following is NOT considered in the text as a cognitive factor related to causes of substance-related disorders?

Which of the following are examples of opioids?

is a method in which a drug with a similar chemical makeup is given in place of an addictive drug,and are used to block the effects of psychoactive drugs.

Health-wise,marijuana

All of the following are symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol EXCEPT ___________.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

Which of the following are examples of agonist types of treatment for substance abuse?

Drug use has ____ in recent years.

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

Expectancies about alcohol use

You have just heard about a situation in which someone who was drunk vandalized a building and assaulted a security guard.From your knowledge of abnormal psychology,you are aware that although alcohol does not cause aggressive behavior,it may

Pathological gamblers display which of the following behaviors?

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving)effect?

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

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Exam 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

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

Differences in fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)rates among women who drink may be due to _______differences.

Although most impulse control disorders are considered rare,one that affects an increasing number of people is ______________.

The drug called Antabuse helps people abstain from drinking alcohol by

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

Drug-addicted parents may contribute to their child's drug use by

A recent research study on alcoholism suggests that use of illegal drugs is influenced by environmental factors but abuse and dependence are more influenced by ______ factors.

Which of the following is NOT considered in the text as a cognitive factor related to causes of substance-related disorders?

Which of the following are examples of opioids?

________ is a method in which a drug with a similar chemical makeup is given in place of an addictive drug,and ________ are used to block the effects of psychoactive drugs.

Health-wise,marijuana

All of the following are symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol EXCEPT ___________.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

Which of the following are examples of agonist types of treatment for substance abuse?

Drug use has ____ in recent years.

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

Expectancies about alcohol use

You have just heard about a situation in which someone who was drunk vandalized a building and assaulted a security guard.From your knowledge of abnormal psychology,you are aware that although alcohol does not cause aggressive behavior,it may

Pathological gamblers display which of the following behaviors?

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving)effect?

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

is a method in which a drug with a similar chemical makeup is given in place of an addictive drug,and are used to block the effects of psychoactive drugs.