Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine 
B)  caffeine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  opium 
A)  nicotine 
B)  caffeine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  opium

Question 2

Research that asks individuals to indicate their frequency of alcohol use found that alcohol use is highest among ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanics 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Caucasian Americans 
D)  people with multiracial backgrounds 
A)  Hispanics 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Caucasian Americans 
D)  people with multiracial backgrounds

Question 3

A perspective of Substance Use Disorder that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  repeated use of the drug. 
B)  a desperate need to ingest more of the drug. 
C)  resuming drug use after a period of abstinence. 
D)  physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used. 
A)  repeated use of the drug. 
B)  a desperate need to ingest more of the drug. 
C)  resuming drug use after a period of abstinence. 
D)  physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is false about hallucinogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD is chemically similar to serotonin. 
B)  Mescaline is chemically similar to norepinephrine. 
C)  A number of hallucinogens are chemically similar to acetylcholine. 
D)  MDMD is chemically similar to glutamate. 
A)  LSD is chemically similar to serotonin. 
B)  Mescaline is chemically similar to norepinephrine. 
C)  A number of hallucinogens are chemically similar to acetylcholine. 
D)  MDMD is chemically similar to glutamate.

Question 5

According to your book, controlled drinking is believed to be

Accepted Answer

A)  a viable alternative to abstinence. 
B)  much more effective than abstinence. 
C)  much less efficient than abstinence. 
D)  helpful for everyone. 
A)  a viable alternative to abstinence. 
B)  much more effective than abstinence. 
C)  much less efficient than abstinence. 
D)  helpful for everyone.

Question 6

In 2012, researchers at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated that more than Americans are probably dependent on alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  5million 
B)  11 million 
C)  16 million 
D)  25 million 
A)  5million 
B)  11 million 
C)  16 million 
D)  25 million

Question 7

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paranoia and hallucinations can occur. 
B)  Tolerance develops rapidly. 
C)  Substance Use Disorders can occur with even occasional use. 
D)  Marijuana is free of carcinogens. 
A)  Paranoia and hallucinations can occur. 
B)  Tolerance develops rapidly. 
C)  Substance Use Disorders can occur with even occasional use. 
D)  Marijuana is free of carcinogens.

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

Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

Often, biological treatments are more su

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking a cigarette 
B)  Drinking a cup of coffee 
C)  Taking a sleeping pill 
D)  Getting drunk 
A)  Smoking a cigarette 
B)  Drinking a cup of coffee 
C)  Taking a sleeping pill 
D)  Getting drunk

Question 11

A component that seems to be an integral part of substance abuse therapy is .

Accepted Answer

A)  covert sensitization 
B)  contingency management 
C)  relapse prevention 
D)  pharmacotherapy 
A)  covert sensitization 
B)  contingency management 
C)  relapse prevention 
D)  pharmacotherapy

Question 12

According to your text, is it possible to use drugs without becoming addicted to them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, substance use (ingesting psychoacti

Question 13

Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in the following substance-related disorders: use, intoxication, abuse, and dependence. Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

Accepted Answer

Substance intoxication refers to the phy

Question 14

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, 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 15

Nikki has decided to stop smoking (again). She can expect to experience which of the following withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated mood 
B)  Decreased appetite 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Irritability 
A)  Elevated mood 
B)  Decreased appetite 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Irritability

Question 16

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased alertness 
B)  Increased appetite 
C)  Decreased pulse and blood pressure 
D)  Rapid and irregular heartbeat 
A)  Decreased alertness 
B)  Increased appetite 
C)  Decreased pulse and blood pressure 
D)  Rapid and irregular heartbeat

Question 17

Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, 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.

Question 18

Discuss what is meant by impulse control disorders, and describe why pathological gambling fits into this category of disorders and how it can be treated.

Accepted Answer

Impulse-control disorders are characteri

Question 19

The brain's tendency to reorganize by forming new neural connections is called .

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroplasticity 
B)  neuroelasticity 
C)  neuroconsolidation 
D)  neurogenesis 
A)  neuroplasticity 
B)  neuroelasticity 
C)  neuroconsolidation 
D)  neurogenesis

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Discontinuing narcotic use brings on withdrawal symptoms in 1 to 2 hours. 
B)  Since opiates (narcotics) are usually injected, users are at increased risk for HIV and, by extension, AIDS. 
C)  The withdrawal process for narcotic addiction takes about 1 to 3 weeks. 
D)  Most addicts die before the age of 50 from a drug overdose. 
A)  Discontinuing narcotic use brings on withdrawal symptoms in 1 to 2 hours. 
B)  Since opiates (narcotics) are usually injected, users are at increased risk for HIV and, by extension, AIDS. 
C)  The withdrawal process for narcotic addiction takes about 1 to 3 weeks. 
D)  Most addicts die before the age of 50 from a drug overdose.

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

Research that asks individuals to indicate their frequency of alcohol use found that alcohol use is highest among ______________.

A perspective of Substance Use Disorder that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is false about hallucinogens?

According to your book, controlled drinking is believed to be

In 2012, researchers at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated that more than Americans are probably dependent on alcohol.

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

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

Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?

A component that seems to be an integral part of substance abuse therapy is .

According to your text, is it possible to use drugs without becoming addicted to them?

Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in the following substance-related disorders: use, intoxication, abuse, and dependence. Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as .

Nikki has decided to stop smoking (again). She can expect to experience which of the following withdrawal symptoms?

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they

Discuss what is meant by impulse control disorders, and describe why pathological gambling fits into this category of disorders and how it can be treated.

The brain's tendency to reorganize by forming new neural connections is called .

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

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Exam 11: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

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

Research that asks individuals to indicate their frequency of alcohol use found that alcohol use is highest among ______________.

A perspective of Substance Use Disorder that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is false about hallucinogens?

According to your book, controlled drinking is believed to be

In 2012, researchers at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated that more than Americans are probably dependent on alcohol.

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

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

Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?

A component that seems to be an integral part of substance abuse therapy is .

According to your text, is it possible to use drugs without becoming addicted to them?

Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in the following substance-related disorders: use, intoxication, abuse, and dependence. Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as .

Nikki has decided to stop smoking (again). She can expect to experience which of the following withdrawal symptoms?

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they

Discuss what is meant by impulse control disorders, and describe why pathological gambling fits into this category of disorders and how it can be treated.

The brain's tendency to reorganize by forming new neural connections is called .

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

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

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

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services

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