Exam 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

________ are psychoactive substances that are among the most likely to produce physical dependence,tolerance,and withdrawal.These substances include alcohol and anxiolytic drugs.

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Question 141

The most common of the psychoactive substances,used by 90% of Americans,is __________.

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Question 142

Which of the following terms is the definition of anxioltytic?

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Question 143

Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated,the factors that actually determine aggressive behavior involve all of the following EXCEPT

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Question 144

The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

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Question 145

An alcoholic who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug called Antabuse.This medication is an example of an _____________ treatment for alcoholism.

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Question 146

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine?

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Question 147

Blackouts appear to be related to the interaction of alcohol with the ______system.

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Question 148

Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic)addiction?

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Question 149

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11,Tim relates that after a night of heavy drinking,he __________ to get over a hangover.

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Question 150

Because of its impact on GABA receptors,alcohol ______ neuronal communication.

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Question 151

Alcoholism and substance abuse,previously considered a ________________,is now conceptualized by many as a disease.

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Question 152

People who abuse or are dependent upon alcohol

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Question 153

In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Tim described a long period of abusing alcohol.The behaviors he described as being associated with his abuse include all of the following EXCEPT

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Question 154

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

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Question 155

Research on changes in Korean drug use patterns suggests that

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Question 156

The correct pairing of the names,causes,and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic,long-term alcohol abuse are

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Question 157

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________ are psychoactive substances that are among the most likely to produce physical dependence,tolerance,and withdrawal.These substances include alcohol and anxiolytic drugs.

The most common of the psychoactive substances,used by 90% of Americans,is __________.

Which of the following terms is the definition of anxioltytic?

Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated,the factors that actually determine aggressive behavior involve all of the following EXCEPT

The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

An alcoholic who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug called Antabuse.This medication is an example of an _____________ treatment for alcoholism.

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine?

Blackouts appear to be related to the interaction of alcohol with the ______system.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic)addiction?

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11,Tim relates that after a night of heavy drinking,he __________ to get over a hangover.

Because of its impact on GABA receptors,alcohol ______ neuronal communication.

Alcoholism and substance abuse,previously considered a ________________,is now conceptualized by many as a disease.

People who abuse or are dependent upon alcohol

In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Tim described a long period of abusing alcohol.The behaviors he described as being associated with his abuse include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Research on changes in Korean drug use patterns suggests that

The correct pairing of the names,causes,and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic,long-term alcohol abuse are

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