Question 1

The common factor among psychoactive drugs may be

Accepted Answer

A) their ability to activate the "pleasure pathways" of the brain. 
B) the ease of obtaining them and the relatively inexpensive cost. 
C) the similar way in which they are metabolized in the body. 
D) their identical effect on neurotransmitters at the synapse. 
A) their ability to activate the "pleasure pathways" of the brain. 
B) the ease of obtaining them and the relatively inexpensive cost. 
C) the similar way in which they are metabolized in the body. 
D) their identical effect on neurotransmitters at the synapse.

Question 2

Methamphetamine was invented in the

Accepted Answer

A) 1930s 
B) 1950s 
C) 1970s 
D) 1990s 
A) 1930s 
B) 1950s 
C) 1970s 
D) 1990s

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Ativan 
B) Valium 
C) Xanax 
D) Seconal 
A) Ativan 
B) Valium 
C) Xanax 
D) Seconal

Question 4

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

Accepted Answer

A) tolerance to the effects of the drug. 
B) withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn. 
C) psychological craving 
D) all of these are correct 
A) tolerance to the effects of the drug. 
B) withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn. 
C) psychological craving 
D) all of these are correct

Question 5

Consequences of long-term excessive drinking include

Accepted Answer

A) liver disease and/or pancreatitis. 
B) cardiovascular disorders. 
C) brain damage. 
D) all of these are correct 
A) liver disease and/or pancreatitis. 
B) cardiovascular disorders. 
C) brain damage. 
D) all of these are correct

Question 6

Compare and contrast the stimulant drugs. Discuss the history of cocaine as well as its atypical type of addictive process.

Accepted Answer

Stimulant drugs can be compared and cont

Question 7

Researchers estimate that almost ________________ of the people in addiction treatment centers have an additional psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) one-fifth 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) three-fourths 
A) one-fifth 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) three-fourths

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) the opponent-process theory. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) substance-induced myopia. 
D) an expectancy effect. 
A) the opponent-process theory. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) substance-induced myopia. 
D) an expectancy effect.

Question 9

Major signs of withdrawal do not usually occur with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) heroin 
B) nicotine 
C) cannabis 
D) cocaine 
A) heroin 
B) nicotine 
C) cannabis 
D) cocaine

Question 10

Which of the following is the definition of anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep-inducing 
B) Anxiety-reducing 
C) Antiseizure 
D) Calming 
A) Sleep-inducing 
B) Anxiety-reducing 
C) Antiseizure 
D) Calming

Question 11

Which of the following is the definition of hypnotic?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep-inducing 
B) Anxiety-reducing 
C) Antiseizure 
D) Calming 
A) Sleep-inducing 
B) Anxiety-reducing 
C) Antiseizure 
D) Calming

Question 12

The condition called delirium tremens, also known as the DTs, involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from

Accepted Answer

A) heroin. 
B) cocaine. 
C) alcohol. 
D) marijuana. 
A) heroin. 
B) cocaine. 
C) alcohol. 
D) marijuana.

Question 13

Which of the following substances is NOT physiologically addicting?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) LSD 
C) Cocaine 
D) All of these are correct 
A) Alcohol 
B) LSD 
C) Cocaine 
D) All of these are correct

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of the agonist substitution type 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

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 16

Which of the following hallucinogenic substances is processed synthetically?

Accepted Answer

A) Marijuana 
B) LSD 
C) Psilocybin 
D) Mescaline 
A) Marijuana 
B) LSD 
C) Psilocybin 
D) Mescaline

Question 17

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the opponent-process explanation of drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in positive feelings will be followed by an increase in negative feelings. 
B) An increase in negative feelings will be followed by an increase in positive feelings. 
C) both of these are correct 
D) Neither of these are correct 
A) An increase in positive feelings will be followed by an increase in negative feelings. 
B) An increase in negative feelings will be followed by an increase in positive feelings. 
C) both of these are correct 
D) Neither of these are correct

Question 18

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Amytal, and Valium are all classified as

Accepted Answer

A) stimulants. 
B) opiates. 
C) depressants. 
D) narcotics. 
A) stimulants. 
B) opiates. 
C) depressants. 
D) narcotics.

Question 19

Which of the following does NOT represent 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 20

Both morphine and codeine are analgesics, which means that they

Accepted Answer

A) activate the central nervous system. 
B) relieve pain and produce euphoria. 
C) increase alertness. 
D) cause delusions and dissociative experiences. 
A) activate the central nervous system. 
B) relieve pain and produce euphoria. 
C) increase alertness. 
D) cause delusions and dissociative experiences.

The common factor among psychoactive drugs may be

Methamphetamine was invented in the

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

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

Consequences of long-term excessive drinking include

Compare and contrast the stimulant drugs. Discuss the history of cocaine as well as its atypical type of addictive process.

Researchers estimate that almost ________________ of the people in addiction treatment centers have an additional psychiatric disorders.

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

Major signs of withdrawal do not usually occur with ___________.

Which of the following is the definition of anxiolytic?

Which of the following is the definition of hypnotic?

The condition called delirium tremens, also known as the DTs, involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from

Which of the following substances is NOT physiologically addicting?

Which of the following is an example of the agonist substitution type of treatment for substance abuse?

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

Which of the following hallucinogenic substances is processed synthetically?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the opponent-process explanation of drug addiction?

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Amytal, and Valium are all classified as

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

Both morphine and codeine are analgesics, which means that they

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Exam 10: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

The common factor among psychoactive drugs may be

Methamphetamine was invented in the

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

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

Consequences of long-term excessive drinking include

Compare and contrast the stimulant drugs. Discuss the history of cocaine as well as its atypical type of addictive process.

Researchers estimate that almost ________________ of the people in addiction treatment centers have an additional psychiatric disorders.

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

Major signs of withdrawal do not usually occur with ___________.

Which of the following is the definition of anxiolytic?

Which of the following is the definition of hypnotic?

The condition called delirium tremens, also known as the DTs, involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from

Which of the following substances is NOT physiologically addicting?

Which of the following is an example of the agonist substitution type of treatment for substance abuse?

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

Which of the following hallucinogenic substances is processed synthetically?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the opponent-process explanation of drug addiction?

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Amytal, and Valium are all classified as

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

Both morphine and codeine are analgesics, which means that they

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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