Question 1

The neurotransmitter ___________ is involved in the effects of several drugs that affect brain function.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  THC 
D)  methylapoprobate 
A)  dopamine 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  THC 
D)  methylapoprobate

Question 2

According to social learning theory,people begin to drink because

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol has pleasurable, and immediate, effects 
B)  alcohol offers an escape from an unpleasant situation 
C)  seeing other people drinking and learning from them 
D)  all of the above 
A)  alcohol has pleasurable, and immediate, effects 
B)  alcohol offers an escape from an unpleasant situation 
C)  seeing other people drinking and learning from them 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

Opiate drugs

Accepted Answer

A)  have no potential for medical use. 
B)  do not produce tolerance or dependence. 
C)  produce both tolerance and dependence after only a brief time, sometimes as little as 24 hours. 
D)  can be refined into barbiturates. 
A)  have no potential for medical use. 
B)  do not produce tolerance or dependence. 
C)  produce both tolerance and dependence after only a brief time, sometimes as little as 24 hours. 
D)  can be refined into barbiturates.

Question 4

Physical symptoms,such as restlessness,irritability,and tremors,may occur when a person is experiencing _________ from alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance 
B)  dependence 
C)  withdrawal 
D)  addiction 
A)  tolerance 
B)  dependence 
C)  withdrawal 
D)  addiction

Question 5

Most studies of level of alcohol consumption and mortality found this kind of a relationship:

Accepted Answer

A)  S-shaped. 
B)  J-shaped. 
C)  direct. 
D)  inverse. 
A)  S-shaped. 
B)  J-shaped. 
C)  direct. 
D)  inverse.

Question 6

Research indicates that alcohol

Accepted Answer

A)  increases aggression in some people. 
B)  increases concentration. 
C)  causes lung cancer. 
D)  decreases high-density lipoprotein. 
A)  increases aggression in some people. 
B)  increases concentration. 
C)  causes lung cancer. 
D)  decreases high-density lipoprotein.

Question 7

Women and men are not equally affected by drinking alcohol,and one factor in this difference is body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Scientific research has debunked the widespread belief that light-to-moderate drinking can lower people's risk for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

About 70% of all motor vehicle fatalities are a result of alcohol-impaired driving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most common form of treatment for problem drinking is

Accepted Answer

A)  inpatient treatment. 
B)  outpatient treatment. 
C)  self-help groups. 
D)  no formal treatment. 
A)  inpatient treatment. 
B)  outpatient treatment. 
C)  self-help groups. 
D)  no formal treatment.

Question 11

Treatment for the use and abuse of illegal drugs is similar to the treatment of ____,both in the philosophy and the administration of treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol abuse 
B)  smoking 
C)  overeating 
D)  exercise addiction 
A)  alcohol abuse 
B)  smoking 
C)  overeating 
D)  exercise addiction

Question 12

The drug MDMA ("Ecstasy")produces its effects by

Accepted Answer

A)  prompting neurons to release stored dopamine in greater than normal amounts. 
B)  slowing the release of GABA. 
C)  prompting a massive release of serotonin. 
D)  inhibiting the release of dopamine. 
A)  prompting neurons to release stored dopamine in greater than normal amounts. 
B)  slowing the release of GABA. 
C)  prompting a massive release of serotonin. 
D)  inhibiting the release of dopamine.

Question 13

All of the following are benefits of being a light to moderate drinker of alcohol EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes 
B)  lower risk of experiencing gallstones 
C)  decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease 
D)  lower chance of hemorrhagic stroke 
A)  lower chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes 
B)  lower risk of experiencing gallstones 
C)  decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease 
D)  lower chance of hemorrhagic stroke

Question 14

Light to moderate drinking provides health benefits compared to abstaining from drinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Carla,a 120-pound woman,and her twin brother Carlos,a 200-pound man,decided to celebrate their 21st birthday by equally dividing a six-pack of beer,although neither had consumed much alcohol before this time.You would guess that

Accepted Answer

A)  Carla will be more affected by the beer than Carlos. 
B)  Carlos will be more affected by the beer than Carla. 
C)  the twins will be equally affected by the beer. 
D)  neither will be affected by the beer, because beer does not contain enough alcohol to bring about intoxication. 
A)  Carla will be more affected by the beer than Carlos. 
B)  Carlos will be more affected by the beer than Carla. 
C)  the twins will be equally affected by the beer. 
D)  neither will be affected by the beer, because beer does not contain enough alcohol to bring about intoxication.

Question 16

Twin studies and adoption studies indicate that genetics plays a stronger role in problem drinking for men than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the age group of 18-24 year olds,______ are binge drinkers.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  33% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  33% 
D)  40%

Question 18

Alcohol is a drug that does not produce withdrawal symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Erick drinks about seven or eight drinks a day.Besides the risk of accidents,Erick's greatest INCREASED risk is that of

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  oral cancer. 
C)  lung cancer. 
D)  cirrhosis of the liver. 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  oral cancer. 
C)  lung cancer. 
D)  cirrhosis of the liver.

Question 20

Liver damage or mouth cancer are considered __________ of alcohol and motor vehicle accidents or aggressive behavior are _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect hazards; direct hazards 
B)  direct hazards; indirect hazards 
C)  indirect hazards; direct benefits 
D)  direct hazards; direct benefits 
A)  indirect hazards; direct hazards 
B)  direct hazards; indirect hazards 
C)  indirect hazards; direct benefits 
D)  direct hazards; direct benefits

The neurotransmitter ___________ is involved in the effects of several drugs that affect brain function.

According to social learning theory,people begin to drink because

Opiate drugs

Physical symptoms,such as restlessness,irritability,and tremors,may occur when a person is experiencing _________ from alcohol.

Most studies of level of alcohol consumption and mortality found this kind of a relationship:

Research indicates that alcohol

Women and men are not equally affected by drinking alcohol,and one factor in this difference is body weight.

Scientific research has debunked the widespread belief that light-to-moderate drinking can lower people's risk for heart disease.

About 70% of all motor vehicle fatalities are a result of alcohol-impaired driving.

The most common form of treatment for problem drinking is

Treatment for the use and abuse of illegal drugs is similar to the treatment of ____,both in the philosophy and the administration of treatment.

The drug MDMA ("Ecstasy")produces its effects by

All of the following are benefits of being a light to moderate drinker of alcohol EXCEPT:

Light to moderate drinking provides health benefits compared to abstaining from drinking.

Carla,a 120-pound woman,and her twin brother Carlos,a 200-pound man,decided to celebrate their 21st birthday by equally dividing a six-pack of beer,although neither had consumed much alcohol before this time.You would guess that

Twin studies and adoption studies indicate that genetics plays a stronger role in problem drinking for men than women.

In the age group of 18-24 year olds,______ are binge drinkers.

Alcohol is a drug that does not produce withdrawal symptoms.

Erick drinks about seven or eight drinks a day.Besides the risk of accidents,Erick's greatest INCREASED risk is that of

Liver damage or mouth cancer are considered __ of alcohol and motor vehicle accidents or aggressive behavior are _.

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

Exam 13: Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

The neurotransmitter ___________ is involved in the effects of several drugs that affect brain function.

According to social learning theory,people begin to drink because

Opiate drugs

Physical symptoms,such as restlessness,irritability,and tremors,may occur when a person is experiencing _________ from alcohol.

Most studies of level of alcohol consumption and mortality found this kind of a relationship:

Research indicates that alcohol

Women and men are not equally affected by drinking alcohol,and one factor in this difference is body weight.

Scientific research has debunked the widespread belief that light-to-moderate drinking can lower people's risk for heart disease.

About 70% of all motor vehicle fatalities are a result of alcohol-impaired driving.

The most common form of treatment for problem drinking is

Treatment for the use and abuse of illegal drugs is similar to the treatment of ____,both in the philosophy and the administration of treatment.

The drug MDMA ("Ecstasy")produces its effects by

All of the following are benefits of being a light to moderate drinker of alcohol EXCEPT:

Light to moderate drinking provides health benefits compared to abstaining from drinking.

Carla,a 120-pound woman,and her twin brother Carlos,a 200-pound man,decided to celebrate their 21st birthday by equally dividing a six-pack of beer,although neither had consumed much alcohol before this time.You would guess that

Twin studies and adoption studies indicate that genetics plays a stronger role in problem drinking for men than women.

In the age group of 18-24 year olds,______ are binge drinkers.

Alcohol is a drug that does not produce withdrawal symptoms.

Erick drinks about seven or eight drinks a day.Besides the risk of accidents,Erick's greatest INCREASED risk is that of

Liver damage or mouth cancer are considered __________ of alcohol and motor vehicle accidents or aggressive behavior are _________.

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

Liver damage or mouth cancer are considered __ of alcohol and motor vehicle accidents or aggressive behavior are _.