Question 1

When Melody stopped taking barbiturates, she suffered a period of nausea, insomnia, and sleep problems. This phenomenon is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Melody stopped taking barbiturates, she suffered...

Question 2

Crack is a form of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Crack is a form of _____....

Question 3

A friend of yours has done some heavy drinking and asks you what to do to "sober up" as quickly as possible. Your BEST answer would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Drink hot coffee, with or without cream or sugar." 
B)  "Stop drinking." 
C)  "Rest with a cold towel wrapped around your head." 
D)  "Drink carbonated soda." 
A)  "Drink hot coffee, with or without cream or sugar." 
B)  "Stop drinking." 
C)  "Rest with a cold towel wrapped around your head." 
D)  "Drink carbonated soda."

Question 4

A heroin overdose is likely to occur when:

Accepted Answer

A)  one has been without heroin for a period of time and then takes one's usual dose. 
B)  one consistently takes the same dose of heroin. 
C)  one gradually, but consistently, takes larger doses of heroin. 
D)  one has been without heroin for a period of time and then takes a lower than usual dose. 
A)  one has been without heroin for a period of time and then takes one's usual dose. 
B)  one consistently takes the same dose of heroin. 
C)  one gradually, but consistently, takes larger doses of heroin. 
D)  one has been without heroin for a period of time and then takes a lower than usual dose.

Question 5

When different drugs are in the body at the same time, the combined effect can be greater than when each drug is taken alone. This is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonistic action. 
B)  polysubstance rush. 
C)  pharmacological potentiation. 
D)  synergistic effect. 
A)  antagonistic action. 
B)  polysubstance rush. 
C)  pharmacological potentiation. 
D)  synergistic effect.

Question 6

Some behavioral procedures for treating substance-related disorders involve exposing clients to frightening or sickening stimuli or thoughts. Describe in detail one of these procedures, and comment on the ethical issues involved in using it.

Accepted Answer

One method used by behavioral therapists

Question 7

An organization that was formed to offer guidance and support to the family members of alcoholics is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization that was formed to offer...

Question 8

The effect of taking two different drugs may be more than the sum of the two effects. This is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The effect of taking two different drugs...

Question 9

Recent studies show that gender-sensitive programs for treating substance abuse:

Accepted Answer

A)  may not be necessary; substance abusers of different genders have about the same physical and psychological reactions to drugs. 
B)  have some usefulness; substance abusers of different genders have the same physical, but different psychological, reactions to drugs. 
C)  have some usefulness; substance abusers of different genders have different physical, but the same psychological, reactions to drugs. 
D)  may be very useful; substance abusers of different genders have different physical and psychological reactions to drugs. 
A)  may not be necessary; substance abusers of different genders have about the same physical and psychological reactions to drugs. 
B)  have some usefulness; substance abusers of different genders have the same physical, but different psychological, reactions to drugs. 
C)  have some usefulness; substance abusers of different genders have different physical, but the same psychological, reactions to drugs. 
D)  may be very useful; substance abusers of different genders have different physical and psychological reactions to drugs.

Question 10

Daniel, an intravenous heroin user, feels intense cravings when he sees hypodermic needles. This may be an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling. 
B)  operant conditioning. 
C)  classical conditioning. 
D)  observational learning. 
A)  modeling. 
B)  operant conditioning. 
C)  classical conditioning. 
D)  observational learning.

Question 11

Pairing the craving for a drug with an electric shock is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pairing the craving for a drug with...

Question 12

Jason, a recovering heavy drinker, has been trained to identify the situations that might cause him to drink and to be aware of when he should stop drinking. This approach is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  aversive therapy. 
B)  ego-control therapy. 
C)  relapse-prevention training. 
D)  behavioral self-control training. 
A)  aversive therapy. 
B)  ego-control therapy. 
C)  relapse-prevention training. 
D)  behavioral self-control training.

Question 13

A friend says, "I want to minimize my risks of organ damage and long-lasting mental change," and then asks, "What kind of drug should I most avoid?" Your BEST response is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Alcohol." 
B)  "Opioids." 
C)  "Stimulants, especially amphetamines." 
D)  "Barbiturates." 
A)  "Alcohol." 
B)  "Opioids." 
C)  "Stimulants, especially amphetamines." 
D)  "Barbiturates."

Question 14

Some _____ theorists believe that people can control their drinking by drinking in moderation rather than engaging in strict abstinence.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  biological 
D)  sociocultural 
A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  biological 
D)  sociocultural

Question 15

Alcohol use and misuse have become some of society's greatest problems. How does alcohol cause physical and psychological dependence? What are the long-term problems associated with alcohol abuse? Describe one widely used form of therapy for those struggling with alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol causes physical and psychologica

Question 16

If genetics plays a strong role in the development of cocaine abuse, we would expect to find the lowest concordance rates for cocaine abuse among:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetically unrelated pairs of people. 
B)  parents and their children. 
C)  identical twins. 
D)  siblings of the same gender. 
A)  genetically unrelated pairs of people. 
B)  parents and their children. 
C)  identical twins. 
D)  siblings of the same gender.

Question 17

About what percentage of the population in the United States abuses or is dependent on cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1 percent 
B)  3 percent 
C)  5 percent 
D)  10 percent 
A)  less than 1 percent 
B)  3 percent 
C)  5 percent 
D)  10 percent

Question 18

Which drug treatment approach makes incentives (such as program privileges) dependent on the submission of drug-free urine specimens?

Accepted Answer

A)  relapse prevention 
B)  contingency management 
C)  covert sensitization 
D)  behavioral self-control training (BSCT) 
A)  relapse prevention 
B)  contingency management 
C)  covert sensitization 
D)  behavioral self-control training (BSCT)

Question 19

The use of methadone in drug maintenance programs is controversial because methadone:

Accepted Answer

A)  use increases the risk of contracting AIDS. 
B)  costs more than $50 a day per person treated. 
C)  produces withdrawal that is sometimes more difficult than heroin withdrawal. 
D)  needs to be taken several times per day in a rigid schedule. 
A)  use increases the risk of contracting AIDS. 
B)  costs more than $50 a day per person treated. 
C)  produces withdrawal that is sometimes more difficult than heroin withdrawal. 
D)  needs to be taken several times per day in a rigid schedule.

Question 20

Unlike the opioid drugs morphine and heroin, methadone:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not a narcotic. 
B)  is a central nervous system depressor. 
C)  causes nausea. 
D)  is synthetic. 
A)  is not a narcotic. 
B)  is a central nervous system depressor. 
C)  causes nausea. 
D)  is synthetic.

When Melody stopped taking barbiturates, she suffered a period of nausea, insomnia, and sleep problems. This phenomenon is known as _____.

Crack is a form of _____.

A friend of yours has done some heavy drinking and asks you what to do to "sober up" as quickly as possible. Your BEST answer would be:

A heroin overdose is likely to occur when:

When different drugs are in the body at the same time, the combined effect can be greater than when each drug is taken alone. This is called a(n):

Some behavioral procedures for treating substance-related disorders involve exposing clients to frightening or sickening stimuli or thoughts. Describe in detail one of these procedures, and comment on the ethical issues involved in using it.

An organization that was formed to offer guidance and support to the family members of alcoholics is called ______.

The effect of taking two different drugs may be more than the sum of the two effects. This is called a(n) _____.

Recent studies show that gender-sensitive programs for treating substance abuse:

Daniel, an intravenous heroin user, feels intense cravings when he sees hypodermic needles. This may be an example of:

Pairing the craving for a drug with an electric shock is an example of _____.

Jason, a recovering heavy drinker, has been trained to identify the situations that might cause him to drink and to be aware of when he should stop drinking. This approach is known as:

A friend says, "I want to minimize my risks of organ damage and long-lasting mental change," and then asks, "What kind of drug should I most avoid?" Your BEST response is:

Some _____ theorists believe that people can control their drinking by drinking in moderation rather than engaging in strict abstinence.

Alcohol use and misuse have become some of society's greatest problems. How does alcohol cause physical and psychological dependence? What are the long-term problems associated with alcohol abuse? Describe one widely used form of therapy for those struggling with alcohol abuse.

If genetics plays a strong role in the development of cocaine abuse, we would expect to find the lowest concordance rates for cocaine abuse among:

About what percentage of the population in the United States abuses or is dependent on cocaine?

Which drug treatment approach makes incentives (such as program privileges) dependent on the submission of drug-free urine specimens?

The use of methadone in drug maintenance programs is controversial because methadone:

Unlike the opioid drugs morphine and heroin, methadone:

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Exam 12: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

When Melody stopped taking barbiturates, she suffered a period of nausea, insomnia, and sleep problems. This phenomenon is known as _____.

Crack is a form of _____.

A friend of yours has done some heavy drinking and asks you what to do to "sober up" as quickly as possible. Your BEST answer would be:

A heroin overdose is likely to occur when:

When different drugs are in the body at the same time, the combined effect can be greater than when each drug is taken alone. This is called a(n):

Some behavioral procedures for treating substance-related disorders involve exposing clients to frightening or sickening stimuli or thoughts. Describe in detail one of these procedures, and comment on the ethical issues involved in using it.

An organization that was formed to offer guidance and support to the family members of alcoholics is called ______.

The effect of taking two different drugs may be more than the sum of the two effects. This is called a(n) _____.

Recent studies show that gender-sensitive programs for treating substance abuse:

Daniel, an intravenous heroin user, feels intense cravings when he sees hypodermic needles. This may be an example of:

Pairing the craving for a drug with an electric shock is an example of _____.

Jason, a recovering heavy drinker, has been trained to identify the situations that might cause him to drink and to be aware of when he should stop drinking. This approach is known as:

A friend says, "I want to minimize my risks of organ damage and long-lasting mental change," and then asks, "What kind of drug should I most avoid?" Your BEST response is:

Some _____ theorists believe that people can control their drinking by drinking in moderation rather than engaging in strict abstinence.

Alcohol use and misuse have become some of society's greatest problems. How does alcohol cause physical and psychological dependence? What are the long-term problems associated with alcohol abuse? Describe one widely used form of therapy for those struggling with alcohol abuse.

If genetics plays a strong role in the development of cocaine abuse, we would expect to find the lowest concordance rates for cocaine abuse among:

About what percentage of the population in the United States abuses or is dependent on cocaine?

Which drug treatment approach makes incentives (such as program privileges) dependent on the submission of drug-free urine specimens?

The use of methadone in drug maintenance programs is controversial because methadone:

Unlike the opioid drugs morphine and heroin, methadone:

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Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

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

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Treatments for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

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Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

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