Question 1

The way a substance is consumed can be an important factor in determining how rapidly a person will become intoxicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following treatments is the most common form of treatment for people with alcohol-related problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detoxification programs 
B)  Behavioural therapy 
C)  Interpersonal therapy 
D)  Alcoholics anonymous 
A)  Detoxification programs 
B)  Behavioural therapy 
C)  Interpersonal therapy 
D)  Alcoholics anonymous

Question 3

Which of the following models views addiction as a disease that individuals have little control over? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstinence violation model 
B)  Relapse prevention model 
C)  Harm-reduction model 
D)  Medical model 
A)  Abstinence violation model 
B)  Relapse prevention model 
C)  Harm-reduction model 
D)  Medical model

Question 4

__________________ is the most heavily used stimulant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ is the most heavily used stimulant....

Question 5

Which of the following statements best characterizes experimentation with drugs among adolescents? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a strong deviation from the norm 
B)  It is a brief period of testing limits 
C)  It is a sign of an underlying anxiety disorder 
D)  It is a vulnerability to substance dependence 
A)  It is a strong deviation from the norm 
B)  It is a brief period of testing limits 
C)  It is a sign of an underlying anxiety disorder 
D)  It is a vulnerability to substance dependence

Question 6

Children of mothers who chronically ingest large amounts of alcohol while pregnant may be born with ______________ syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children of mothers who chronically ingest large...

Question 7

Which of the following best explains the gender gap in alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women, particularly those who are parents, are reluctant to consume alcohol because of their nurturing responsibilities 
B)  Traditional gender roles might dictate the consumption of alcohol, especially in areas where drinking is an acceptable practice among men but not women 
C)  Women tend to feel anxious about consuming alcohol for fear it may lower their inhibitions and they might embarrass themselves 
D)  Local laws in some cultures prohibit the consumption of alcohol by women and fine them if they drink 
A)  Women, particularly those who are parents, are reluctant to consume alcohol because of their nurturing responsibilities 
B)  Traditional gender roles might dictate the consumption of alcohol, especially in areas where drinking is an acceptable practice among men but not women 
C)  Women tend to feel anxious about consuming alcohol for fear it may lower their inhibitions and they might embarrass themselves 
D)  Local laws in some cultures prohibit the consumption of alcohol by women and fine them if they drink

Question 8

Opioids can cause lethargy, unconsciousness, and seizures, and can be highly addictive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not involved in smoking behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serotonin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  Dopamine 
A)  Serotonin 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  Norepinephrine 
D)  Dopamine

Question 10

Both Korsakoff's syndrome and alcohol-induced dementia involve which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality changes 
B)  Memory loss 
C)  Possible coma 
D)  Encephalitis 
A)  Personality changes 
B)  Memory loss 
C)  Possible coma 
D)  Encephalitis

Question 11

People who have problems because of taking drugs are often referred to as _____________ ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who have problems because of taking...

Question 12

Which of the following medical conditions is not one of the harmful consequences of chronic inhalant use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Death due to depression of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems 
B)  Permanent damage to the central nervous system 
C)  Eczema and other skin disorders 
D)  Hepatitis, liver disease, and kidney disease 
A)  Death due to depression of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems 
B)  Permanent damage to the central nervous system 
C)  Eczema and other skin disorders 
D)  Hepatitis, liver disease, and kidney disease

Question 13

Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks within a couple of hours of each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Otto has been a heavy drinker for 20 years. He has experienced a number of problems due to his inability to remember things. Because he is aware that he could lose his job due to the memory problems, Otto tends to lie and make up stories to cover up his problem. What is Otto most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delirium tremens 
B)  Alcohol-induced dementia 
C)  Alcohol psychosis 
D)  Korsakoff's psychosis 
A)  Delirium tremens 
B)  Alcohol-induced dementia 
C)  Alcohol psychosis 
D)  Korsakoff's psychosis

Question 15

Antagonist agents change the effects of the addictive drugs, increasing the desirability of the drug for the addict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not considered a club drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ketamine 
B)  Ecstasy 
C)  Rohypnol 
D)  Crack 
A)  Ketamine 
B)  Ecstasy 
C)  Rohypnol 
D)  Crack

Question 17

What is the first step in overcoming an addiction? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Accepted Answer

A)  Engaging in covert sensitization 
B)  Participating in a self-help group 
C)  Eliminating the substance from the body 
D)  Learning to engage in response prevention 
A)  Engaging in covert sensitization 
B)  Participating in a self-help group 
C)  Eliminating the substance from the body 
D)  Learning to engage in response prevention

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true concerning gender differences in alcohol dependence? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Accepted Answer

A)  Men and women are equally likely to become alcohol dependent 
B)  Women are five times more likely than men to become alcohol dependent 
C)  Men are five times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent 
D)  Men are ten times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent 
A)  Men and women are equally likely to become alcohol dependent 
B)  Women are five times more likely than men to become alcohol dependent 
C)  Men are five times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent 
D)  Men are ten times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent

Question 19

Which of the following is not a DSM-IV criterion for substance dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended 
B)  The person has repeated legal problems because of substance use 
C)  The individual spends a great deal of time in activities to obtain the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects 
D)  The person gives up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of substance use 
A)  The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended 
B)  The person has repeated legal problems because of substance use 
C)  The individual spends a great deal of time in activities to obtain the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects 
D)  The person gives up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of substance use

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true concerning AA?

Accepted Answer

A)  It emphasizes the alcoholic's powerlessness over alcohol and need for a higher power 
B)  It has extremely wide appeal that attracts all kinds of alcoholics 
C)  There is a great deal of research indicating its effectiveness 
D)  It advocates that some alcoholics can limit their drinking to social drinking 
A)  It emphasizes the alcoholic's powerlessness over alcohol and need for a higher power 
B)  It has extremely wide appeal that attracts all kinds of alcoholics 
C)  There is a great deal of research indicating its effectiveness 
D)  It advocates that some alcoholics can limit their drinking to social drinking

The way a substance is consumed can be an important factor in determining how rapidly a person will become intoxicated.

Which of the following treatments is the most common form of treatment for people with alcohol-related problems?

Which of the following models views addiction as a disease that individuals have little control over? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

__________________ is the most heavily used stimulant.

Which of the following statements best characterizes experimentation with drugs among adolescents? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Children of mothers who chronically ingest large amounts of alcohol while pregnant may be born with ______________ syndrome.

Which of the following best explains the gender gap in alcohol use?

Opioids can cause lethargy, unconsciousness, and seizures, and can be highly addictive.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not involved in smoking behaviour?

Both Korsakoff's syndrome and alcohol-induced dementia involve which of the following problems?

People who have problems because of taking drugs are often referred to as ___ _.

Which of the following medical conditions is not one of the harmful consequences of chronic inhalant use?

Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks within a couple of hours of each other.

Antagonist agents change the effects of the addictive drugs, increasing the desirability of the drug for the addict.

Which of the following is not considered a club drug?

What is the first step in overcoming an addiction? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Which of the following statements is true concerning gender differences in alcohol dependence? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Which of the following is not a DSM-IV criterion for substance dependence?

Which of the following statements is true concerning AA?

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Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

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Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

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Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

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Exam 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

The way a substance is consumed can be an important factor in determining how rapidly a person will become intoxicated.

Which of the following treatments is the most common form of treatment for people with alcohol-related problems?

Which of the following models views addiction as a disease that individuals have little control over? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

__________________ is the most heavily used stimulant.

Which of the following statements best characterizes experimentation with drugs among adolescents? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Children of mothers who chronically ingest large amounts of alcohol while pregnant may be born with ______________ syndrome.

Which of the following best explains the gender gap in alcohol use?

Opioids can cause lethargy, unconsciousness, and seizures, and can be highly addictive.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not involved in smoking behaviour?

Both Korsakoff's syndrome and alcohol-induced dementia involve which of the following problems?

People who have problems because of taking drugs are often referred to as _____________ ___________.

Which of the following medical conditions is not one of the harmful consequences of chronic inhalant use?

Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks within a couple of hours of each other.

Antagonist agents change the effects of the addictive drugs, increasing the desirability of the drug for the addict.

Which of the following is not considered a club drug?

What is the first step in overcoming an addiction? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Which of the following statements is true concerning gender differences in alcohol dependence? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Which of the following is not a DSM-IV criterion for substance dependence?

Which of the following statements is true concerning AA?

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

People who have problems because of taking drugs are often referred to as ___ _.