Question 1

The available evidence indicates that PCP users tend to be polydrug users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The psychoactive properties of marijuana are found principally in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  resin of the plant. 
B)  stem of the plant. 
C)  stasis of the plant. 
D)  flowers of the plant. 
E)  roots of the plant. 
A)  resin of the plant. 
B)  stem of the plant. 
C)  stasis of the plant. 
D)  flowers of the plant. 
E)  roots of the plant. A

Question 3

Which is not one of the four categories of drugs reported to the Department of Justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opium 
B)  Synthetic narcotics 
C)  Dangerous nonnarcotics 
D)  Marijuana 
E)  Alcohol 
A)  Opium 
B)  Synthetic narcotics 
C)  Dangerous nonnarcotics 
D)  Marijuana 
E)  Alcohol E

Question 4

Define and explain drug tolerance and dependence.

Accepted Answer

Drug tolerance is a phenomenon where the

Question 5

Which of the following effects is produced by narcotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperactivity 
B)  Sleepiness 
C)  Restlessness 
D)  Inability to concentrate 
E)  Elation 
A)  Hyperactivity 
B)  Sleepiness 
C)  Restlessness 
D)  Inability to concentrate 
E)  Elation

Question 6

Which of the following statements best characterizes the relationship between alcohol and aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of crimes are caused by alcohol use. 
B)  There is no relationship between alcohol use and violence. 
C)  There is no empirical research linking alcohol and violence. 
D)  Alcohol facilitates aggressive behavior. 
E)  Long term and excessive alcohol consumption is linked to violent behavior. 
A)  The majority of crimes are caused by alcohol use. 
B)  There is no relationship between alcohol use and violence. 
C)  There is no empirical research linking alcohol and violence. 
D)  Alcohol facilitates aggressive behavior. 
E)  Long term and excessive alcohol consumption is linked to violent behavior.

Question 7

Research overwhelmingly suggests that drug use is a major cause of violent crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement most accurately reflects the relationship between crack and violent behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crack, by itself does not seem to cause violent behavior in nonviolent people. 
B)  The production, distribution and selling of crack is associated with violence. 
C)  The use of even small doses of crack promotes violent behavior. 
D)  Long term use of crack promotes violent behavior, especially in regularly nonviolent individuals. 
E)  a and b. 
A)  Crack, by itself does not seem to cause violent behavior in nonviolent people. 
B)  The production, distribution and selling of crack is associated with violence. 
C)  The use of even small doses of crack promotes violent behavior. 
D)  Long term use of crack promotes violent behavior, especially in regularly nonviolent individuals. 
E)  a and b.

Question 9

What are the four main categories of drugs discussed in this Chapter? List their main effects, and provide one example of a drug from each category.

Accepted Answer

Hallucinogens or psychedelics are chemic

Question 10

Describe and explain briefly Goldstein's tripartite conceptual model for understanding the drug/crime relationship.

Accepted Answer

Goldstein identifies three main types of

Question 11

Which of the following is a type of crime identified by Goldstein (1985) in his tripartite conceptual model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Romantically induced crime 
B)  Economically compulsive crime 
C)  Conditional crime 
D)  Drug induced crime 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Romantically induced crime 
B)  Economically compulsive crime 
C)  Conditional crime 
D)  Drug induced crime 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

According to the text, juveniles who occasionally sell drugs to friends frequently become involved in serious delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A volatile drug that has effects that highly similar to alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, distortion in perceptions, headache, vomiting, or nausea is most probably:

Accepted Answer

A)  marijuana. 
B)  crack. 
C)  an inhalant. 
D)  cocaine. 
E)  ecstasy. 
A)  marijuana. 
B)  crack. 
C)  an inhalant. 
D)  cocaine. 
E)  ecstasy.

Question 14

Cocaine typically classified as a central nervous system:

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinogen. 
B)  opiate-narcotic. 
C)  depressant. 
D)  stimulant. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  hallucinogen. 
B)  opiate-narcotic. 
C)  depressant. 
D)  stimulant. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 15

Other than alcohol, which drug in your opinion has the strongest association with crime? Support your answer by describing the drug and its effects as well as the available research.

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the drug with the stronge

Question 16

Discuss the issues involved in addressing illegal drug use as a health problem. What are the implications for prisons and jails?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the issues involved in addressing illegal...

Question 17

Discuss the relationship between alcohol and crime.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between alcohol and cri

Question 18

Cocaine is an opiate narcotic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

PCP is classified as a central nervous system:

Accepted Answer

A)  depressant. 
B)  tranquilizer. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  depressant. 
B)  tranquilizer. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 20

Psychedelics is another name for hallucinogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The available evidence indicates that PCP users tend to be polydrug users.

The psychoactive properties of marijuana are found principally in the:

Which is not one of the four categories of drugs reported to the Department of Justice?

Define and explain drug tolerance and dependence.

Which of the following effects is produced by narcotics?

Which of the following statements best characterizes the relationship between alcohol and aggression?

Research overwhelmingly suggests that drug use is a major cause of violent crime.

Which statement most accurately reflects the relationship between crack and violent behavior?

What are the four main categories of drugs discussed in this Chapter? List their main effects, and provide one example of a drug from each category.

Describe and explain briefly Goldstein's tripartite conceptual model for understanding the drug/crime relationship.

Which of the following is a type of crime identified by Goldstein (1985) in his tripartite conceptual model?

According to the text, juveniles who occasionally sell drugs to friends frequently become involved in serious delinquency.

A volatile drug that has effects that highly similar to alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, distortion in perceptions, headache, vomiting, or nausea is most probably:

Cocaine typically classified as a central nervous system:

Other than alcohol, which drug in your opinion has the strongest association with crime? Support your answer by describing the drug and its effects as well as the available research.

Discuss the issues involved in addressing illegal drug use as a health problem. What are the implications for prisons and jails?

Discuss the relationship between alcohol and crime.

Cocaine is an opiate narcotic.

PCP is classified as a central nervous system:

Psychedelics is another name for hallucinogens.

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Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

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Exam 16: Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

The available evidence indicates that PCP users tend to be polydrug users.

The psychoactive properties of marijuana are found principally in the:

Which is not one of the four categories of drugs reported to the Department of Justice?

Define and explain drug tolerance and dependence.

Which of the following effects is produced by narcotics?

Which of the following statements best characterizes the relationship between alcohol and aggression?

Research overwhelmingly suggests that drug use is a major cause of violent crime.

Which statement most accurately reflects the relationship between crack and violent behavior?

What are the four main categories of drugs discussed in this Chapter? List their main effects, and provide one example of a drug from each category.

Describe and explain briefly Goldstein's tripartite conceptual model for understanding the drug/crime relationship.

Which of the following is a type of crime identified by Goldstein (1985) in his tripartite conceptual model?

According to the text, juveniles who occasionally sell drugs to friends frequently become involved in serious delinquency.

A volatile drug that has effects that highly similar to alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, distortion in perceptions, headache, vomiting, or nausea is most probably:

Cocaine typically classified as a central nervous system:

Other than alcohol, which drug in your opinion has the strongest association with crime? Support your answer by describing the drug and its effects as well as the available research.

Discuss the issues involved in addressing illegal drug use as a health problem. What are the implications for prisons and jails?

Discuss the relationship between alcohol and crime.

Cocaine is an opiate narcotic.

PCP is classified as a central nervous system:

Psychedelics is another name for hallucinogens.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

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