Question 1

MOST evidence for the effectiveness of self-help programs comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  carefully monitored longitudinal studies. 
B)  laboratory experimentation and generalization of findings. 
C)  cross-sectional surveys of self-help program participants. 
D)  testimonials from those who have gone through such a program. 
A)  carefully monitored longitudinal studies. 
B)  laboratory experimentation and generalization of findings. 
C)  cross-sectional surveys of self-help program participants. 
D)  testimonials from those who have gone through such a program.

Question 2

Mendon began by taking one amphetamine a day to control his appetite. After a month or so, the one pill did not work as well but two pills did. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  dependence. 
A)  tolerance. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  dependence.

Question 3

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can damage the developing embryo and fetus, resulting in:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessively large babies. 
B)  sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 
C)  fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D)  neonatal Korsakoff's syndrome. 
A)  excessively large babies. 
B)  sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 
C)  fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D)  neonatal Korsakoff's syndrome.

Question 4

Which term is applied to an individual who demonstrates a pattern of maladaptive behaviors and reactions brought about by a repeated use of a substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  substance intoxication 
B)  substance use disorder 
C)  substance abuse 
D)  substance overdose 
A)  substance intoxication 
B)  substance use disorder 
C)  substance abuse 
D)  substance overdose

Question 5

One study shows that, in "substance-free" dorms, the percentage of students who are occasional binge drinkers is:

Accepted Answer

A)  about 25 percent. 
B)  about 36 percent. 
C)  about 42 percent. 
D)  equal to the percentage of students, nationwide, who are binge drinkers. 
A)  about 25 percent. 
B)  about 36 percent. 
C)  about 42 percent. 
D)  equal to the percentage of students, nationwide, who are binge drinkers.

Question 6

Scientists have conducted breeding experiments by mating across generations nonhumans that prefer alcohol. What have these researchers found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol preference is not genetic. 
B)  Virtually all of the offspring prefer alcohol over other tastes. 
C)  Many of the offspring prefer alcohol over other tastes. 
D)  Only 10 percent of the offspring prefer alcohol; that is twice the normal 5 percent preference. 
A)  Alcohol preference is not genetic. 
B)  Virtually all of the offspring prefer alcohol over other tastes. 
C)  Many of the offspring prefer alcohol over other tastes. 
D)  Only 10 percent of the offspring prefer alcohol; that is twice the normal 5 percent preference.

Question 7

Cirrhosis of the liver accounts for approximately _____ deaths each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  2,000 
B)  11,600 
C)  22,500 
D)  32,000 
A)  2,000 
B)  11,600 
C)  22,500 
D)  32,000

Question 8

The brain's neurotransmitters that help to relieve pain are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The brain's neurotransmitters that help to relieve...

Question 9

In what proportion of suicides and rapes in the United States does alcoholism play a role?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-tenth 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  one-third 
D)  more than one-half 
A)  one-tenth 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  one-third 
D)  more than one-half

Question 10

A researcher reports that a drug indirectly stimulates a reward center in the brain rather than directly stimulating it. The drug the researcher is studying could be any of the following drugs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Pat and Jody each have five screwdrivers (OJ and vodka). Pat gets very drunk. Jody does not. Which of the following is MOST likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pat is older than Jody. 
B)  Pat is healthier than Jody. 
C)  Pat is a woman, and Jody is a man. 
D)  Pat is Caucasian, and Jody is African American. 
A)  Pat is older than Jody. 
B)  Pat is healthier than Jody. 
C)  Pat is a woman, and Jody is a man. 
D)  Pat is Caucasian, and Jody is African American.

Question 12

After a fire in an isolated farmhouse, firefighters found several small propane tanks and other strong evidence of a recently abandoned "meth lab." If what the firefighters found was a "meth lab," we would say:

Accepted Answer

A)  most meth labs now are relatively large operations in urban areas. 
B)  most meth labs now are relatively large operations in remote areas. 
C)  most meth labs now are relatively small operations in urban areas. 
D)  most meth labs now are relatively small operations in remote areas. 
A)  most meth labs now are relatively large operations in urban areas. 
B)  most meth labs now are relatively large operations in remote areas. 
C)  most meth labs now are relatively small operations in urban areas. 
D)  most meth labs now are relatively small operations in remote areas.

Question 13

The blood-alcohol level that typically produces the symptoms of intoxication is _____ of the blood volume.

Accepted Answer

A)  .01 percent 
B)  .06 percent 
C)  .09 percent 
D)  .55 percent 
A)  .01 percent 
B)  .06 percent 
C)  .09 percent 
D)  .55 percent

Question 14

In women, the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is found at:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher levels in the brain, making them more susceptible to getting drunk. 
B)  higher levels in the kidneys, making them more likely to develop cirrhosis. 
C)  higher levels in the fatty tissue, making them more likely to retain alcohol. 
D)  lower levels in the stomach, making them more susceptible to getting drunk. 
A)  higher levels in the brain, making them more susceptible to getting drunk. 
B)  higher levels in the kidneys, making them more likely to develop cirrhosis. 
C)  higher levels in the fatty tissue, making them more likely to retain alcohol. 
D)  lower levels in the stomach, making them more susceptible to getting drunk.

Question 15

Withdrawal from any one of the class of drugs called _____ is dangerous because of the possibility of convulsions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Withdrawal from any one of the class...

Question 16

Ellen stopped taking her regular amount of cocaine after using it for months. She will probably experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  headaches, depressed feelings, and "crashing." 
B)  pain, sweating, mania, and nausea. 
C)  excitement, insomnia, and hallucinations. 
D)  dramatic tremors of the hands and face, very rapid heart rate, and convulsions. 
A)  headaches, depressed feelings, and "crashing." 
B)  pain, sweating, mania, and nausea. 
C)  excitement, insomnia, and hallucinations. 
D)  dramatic tremors of the hands and face, very rapid heart rate, and convulsions.

Question 17

Asking people with alcoholism to imagine extremely repulsive scenes while they are drinking is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic therapy. 
B)  behavioral therapy. 
C)  cognitive therapy. 
D)  sociocultural therapy. 
A)  psychodynamic therapy. 
B)  behavioral therapy. 
C)  cognitive therapy. 
D)  sociocultural therapy.

Question 18

"Alcoholism is a disease; you are an alcoholic for life, and you must stop drinking." The treatment favored by the person/group being quoted MOST likely is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholics Anonymous. 
B)  psychodynamic therapy. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  behavioral therapy. 
A)  Alcoholics Anonymous. 
B)  psychodynamic therapy. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  behavioral therapy.

Question 19

The MOST well-known self-help group for alcohol abusers is _____.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics

Question 20

One of the features of Alcoholics Anonymous is:

Accepted Answer

A)  peer support. 
B)  residential services. 
C)  alcohol maintenance. 
D)  antagonistic medication. 
A)  peer support. 
B)  residential services. 
C)  alcohol maintenance. 
D)  antagonistic medication.

MOST evidence for the effectiveness of self-help programs comes from:

Mendon began by taking one amphetamine a day to control his appetite. After a month or so, the one pill did not work as well but two pills did. This is an example of:

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can damage the developing embryo and fetus, resulting in:

Which term is applied to an individual who demonstrates a pattern of maladaptive behaviors and reactions brought about by a repeated use of a substance?

One study shows that, in "substance-free" dorms, the percentage of students who are occasional binge drinkers is:

Scientists have conducted breeding experiments by mating across generations nonhumans that prefer alcohol. What have these researchers found?

Cirrhosis of the liver accounts for approximately _____ deaths each year.

The brain's neurotransmitters that help to relieve pain are called _____.

In what proportion of suicides and rapes in the United States does alcoholism play a role?

A researcher reports that a drug indirectly stimulates a reward center in the brain rather than directly stimulating it. The drug the researcher is studying could be any of the following drugs EXCEPT:

Pat and Jody each have five screwdrivers (OJ and vodka). Pat gets very drunk. Jody does not. Which of the following is MOST likely to be true?

After a fire in an isolated farmhouse, firefighters found several small propane tanks and other strong evidence of a recently abandoned "meth lab." If what the firefighters found was a "meth lab," we would say:

The blood-alcohol level that typically produces the symptoms of intoxication is _____ of the blood volume.

In women, the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is found at:

Withdrawal from any one of the class of drugs called _____ is dangerous because of the possibility of convulsions.

Ellen stopped taking her regular amount of cocaine after using it for months. She will probably experience:

Asking people with alcoholism to imagine extremely repulsive scenes while they are drinking is a form of:

"Alcoholism is a disease; you are an alcoholic for life, and you must stop drinking." The treatment favored by the person/group being quoted MOST likely is:

The MOST well-known self-help group for alcohol abusers is _____.

One of the features of Alcoholics Anonymous is:

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Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Disorders of Sex and Gender: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

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Exam 12: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

MOST evidence for the effectiveness of self-help programs comes from:

Mendon began by taking one amphetamine a day to control his appetite. After a month or so, the one pill did not work as well but two pills did. This is an example of:

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can damage the developing embryo and fetus, resulting in:

Which term is applied to an individual who demonstrates a pattern of maladaptive behaviors and reactions brought about by a repeated use of a substance?

One study shows that, in "substance-free" dorms, the percentage of students who are occasional binge drinkers is:

Scientists have conducted breeding experiments by mating across generations nonhumans that prefer alcohol. What have these researchers found?

Cirrhosis of the liver accounts for approximately _____ deaths each year.

The brain's neurotransmitters that help to relieve pain are called _____.

In what proportion of suicides and rapes in the United States does alcoholism play a role?

A researcher reports that a drug indirectly stimulates a reward center in the brain rather than directly stimulating it. The drug the researcher is studying could be any of the following drugs EXCEPT:

Pat and Jody each have five screwdrivers (OJ and vodka). Pat gets very drunk. Jody does not. Which of the following is MOST likely to be true?

After a fire in an isolated farmhouse, firefighters found several small propane tanks and other strong evidence of a recently abandoned "meth lab." If what the firefighters found was a "meth lab," we would say:

The blood-alcohol level that typically produces the symptoms of intoxication is _____ of the blood volume.

In women, the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is found at:

Withdrawal from any one of the class of drugs called _____ is dangerous because of the possibility of convulsions.

Ellen stopped taking her regular amount of cocaine after using it for months. She will probably experience:

Asking people with alcoholism to imagine extremely repulsive scenes while they are drinking is a form of:

"Alcoholism is a disease; you are an alcoholic for life, and you must stop drinking." The treatment favored by the person/group being quoted MOST likely is:

The MOST well-known self-help group for alcohol abusers is _____.

One of the features of Alcoholics Anonymous is:

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Research in Abnormal Psychology

Models of Abnormality

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Disorders of Sex and Gender: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

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