Exam 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Hannibal began snorting cocaine about a year ago. He said the first high was the most astounding, exciting, mind-blowing experience he has ever had. Although he gets high every weekend, he has never been able to recapture that initial euphoria and now he needs more and more of the drug to get anywhere close to his first experience. Which of the following statements is true of Hannibal?

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Question 181

How does the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous clash with the controlled drinking perspective? Describe both positions and the similarities and differences between them. What evidence supports each position? What information would a clinician need to determine the most suitable treatment?

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Question 182

The symptoms of substance withdrawal are the same as substance intoxication.

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Question 183

Which of the following theories of alcohol abuse focus on people's expectancies for the effects of alcohol and their beliefs about the appropriateness of using alcohol to cope with stress?

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Question 184

Substance dependence is often referred to as drug addiction.

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Question 185

Jeff's girlfriend is concerned about his weekend alcohol binges. Jeff argues that he is not bingeing, but simply partying with his friends. How many drinks would Jeff need to consume in order for his behaviour to be classified as a drinking binge?

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Question 186

A study that compared rates of drug abuse by Canadian and American students over a 20-year period found that __ use was higher in the US, whereas _ was higher in Canada.

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Question 187

When the repeated use of a substance causes a person to encounter legal problems or to neglect their responsibilities, that person is said to be experiencing which of the following conditions? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

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Question 188

Elbert has a history of alcohol dependence and abuse. Late one night, he became disoriented and very agitated. He also got sweaty, red in the face, and had a seizure before collapsing. What did Elbert likely experience?

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Question 189

Drake uses inhalants. Which of the following products is not an inhalant?

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Question 190

Volatile substances that produce chemical vapours and depress the central nervous system are called ____________.

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Question 191

Which of the following drugs activates the CNS and causes feelings of energy, happiness, and power, and decreases desire for sleep and food?

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Question 192

A lack of the enzyme acetaldehyde to process alcohol is associated with decreased alcohol consumption by people from east and south Africa.

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Question 193

In Canada, which ethnic group consumes more alcohol than other groups?

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Question 194

Which of the following medications are prescribed for approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized for medical care or surgery?

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How does the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous clash with the controlled drinking perspective? Describe both positions and the similarities and differences between them. What evidence supports each position? What information would a clinician need to determine the most suitable treatment?

The symptoms of substance withdrawal are the same as substance intoxication.

Which of the following theories of alcohol abuse focus on people's expectancies for the effects of alcohol and their beliefs about the appropriateness of using alcohol to cope with stress?

Substance dependence is often referred to as drug addiction.

Jeff's girlfriend is concerned about his weekend alcohol binges. Jeff argues that he is not bingeing, but simply partying with his friends. How many drinks would Jeff need to consume in order for his behaviour to be classified as a drinking binge?

A study that compared rates of drug abuse by Canadian and American students over a 20-year period found that __ use was higher in the US, whereas _ was higher in Canada.

When the repeated use of a substance causes a person to encounter legal problems or to neglect their responsibilities, that person is said to be experiencing which of the following conditions? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Elbert has a history of alcohol dependence and abuse. Late one night, he became disoriented and very agitated. He also got sweaty, red in the face, and had a seizure before collapsing. What did Elbert likely experience?

Drake uses inhalants. Which of the following products is not an inhalant?

Volatile substances that produce chemical vapours and depress the central nervous system are called ____________.

Which of the following drugs activates the CNS and causes feelings of energy, happiness, and power, and decreases desire for sleep and food?

A lack of the enzyme acetaldehyde to process alcohol is associated with decreased alcohol consumption by people from east and south Africa.

In Canada, which ethnic group consumes more alcohol than other groups?

Which of the following medications are prescribed for approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized for medical care or surgery?

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

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Exam 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

How does the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous clash with the controlled drinking perspective? Describe both positions and the similarities and differences between them. What evidence supports each position? What information would a clinician need to determine the most suitable treatment?

The symptoms of substance withdrawal are the same as substance intoxication.

Which of the following theories of alcohol abuse focus on people's expectancies for the effects of alcohol and their beliefs about the appropriateness of using alcohol to cope with stress?

Substance dependence is often referred to as drug addiction.

Jeff's girlfriend is concerned about his weekend alcohol binges. Jeff argues that he is not bingeing, but simply partying with his friends. How many drinks would Jeff need to consume in order for his behaviour to be classified as a drinking binge?

A study that compared rates of drug abuse by Canadian and American students over a 20-year period found that ____________ use was higher in the US, whereas ___________ was higher in Canada.

When the repeated use of a substance causes a person to encounter legal problems or to neglect their responsibilities, that person is said to be experiencing which of the following conditions? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Elbert has a history of alcohol dependence and abuse. Late one night, he became disoriented and very agitated. He also got sweaty, red in the face, and had a seizure before collapsing. What did Elbert likely experience?

Drake uses inhalants. Which of the following products is not an inhalant?

Volatile substances that produce chemical vapours and depress the central nervous system are called ____________.

Which of the following drugs activates the CNS and causes feelings of energy, happiness, and power, and decreases desire for sleep and food?

A lack of the enzyme acetaldehyde to process alcohol is associated with decreased alcohol consumption by people from east and south Africa.

In Canada, which ethnic group consumes more alcohol than other groups?

Which of the following medications are prescribed for approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized for medical care or surgery?

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Mental Health and the Law

Filters

A study that compared rates of drug abuse by Canadian and American students over a 20-year period found that __ use was higher in the US, whereas _ was higher in Canada.