Question 1

Which statement is an accurate summary concerning drug use?

Accepted Answer

A) Only in recent years have people used chemicals to change their moods or levels of consciousness. 
B) Throughout history, people have used chemicals to change their moods, behavior, and levels of consciousness. 
C) All the chemicals used today to change people's moods are illegal. 
D) The only reason people put substances into their bodies is to cure their illnesses. 
A) Only in recent years have people used chemicals to change their moods or levels of consciousness. 
B) Throughout history, people have used chemicals to change their moods, behavior, and levels of consciousness. 
C) All the chemicals used today to change people's moods are illegal. 
D) The only reason people put substances into their bodies is to cure their illnesses.

Question 2

Danielle's family is justifiably worried that her excessive use of a "downer" will lead to an accidental overdose and death.It further worries them that she often takes the drug with alcohol.Which drug are they probably concerned about?

Accepted Answer

A) phencyclidine 
B) marijuana 
C) amphetamine 
D) barbiturate 
A) phencyclidine 
B) marijuana 
C) amphetamine 
D) barbiturate

Question 3

Which statement concerning crack cocaine is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) It is snorted through the nose. 
B) It produces a slower but more pleasant euphoria than regular cocaine. 
C) It is a form of cocaine that does not produce tolerance or withdrawal. 
D) It is a more potent form of cocaine that is smoked. 
A) It is snorted through the nose. 
B) It produces a slower but more pleasant euphoria than regular cocaine. 
C) It is a form of cocaine that does not produce tolerance or withdrawal. 
D) It is a more potent form of cocaine that is smoked.

Which statement is an accurate summary concerning drug use?

Danielle's family is justifiably worried that her excessive use of a "downer" will lead to an accidental overdose and death.It further worries them that she often takes the drug with alcohol.Which drug are they probably concerned about?

Which statement concerning crack cocaine is accurate?

Abnormal Behavior

Models of Abnormal Behavior

Assessment and Classification of Abnormal Behavior

The Scientific Method in Abnormal Psychology

Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders

Suicide

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Schizophrenia

Neurocognitive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction and Gender Dysphoria Disorders

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Exam 11: Substance Use Disorders

Which statement is an accurate summary concerning drug use?

Danielle's family is justifiably worried that her excessive use of a "downer" will lead to an accidental overdose and death.It further worries them that she often takes the drug with alcohol.Which drug are they probably concerned about?

Which statement concerning crack cocaine is accurate?

Abnormal Behavior

Models of Abnormal Behavior

Assessment and Classification of Abnormal Behavior

The Scientific Method in Abnormal Psychology

Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders

Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders

Suicide

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Neurocognitive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction and Gender Dysphoria Disorders

Personality Psychopathology

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Legal and Ethical Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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