Question 1

Studies attempting to relate personality traits to potential for developing substance abuse show that:

Accepted Answer

A)  one key personality trait, impulsivity, predicts substance abuse. 
B)  one key personality trait, dependence, predicts substance abuse. 
C)  a specific group of traits predicts substance abuse. 
D)  no single trait or combination of traits predicts substance abuse. 
A)  one key personality trait, impulsivity, predicts substance abuse. 
B)  one key personality trait, dependence, predicts substance abuse. 
C)  a specific group of traits predicts substance abuse. 
D)  no single trait or combination of traits predicts substance abuse.

Question 2

The segment of the U.S. population with the lowest prevalence of alcoholism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  white males. 
B)  white females. 
C)  African American males. 
D)  Asian males and females. 
A)  white males. 
B)  white females. 
C)  African American males. 
D)  Asian males and females.

Question 3

During his first night in the detoxification unit, Quent developed what seemed like a case of the flu. He ached all over and had diarrhea. He was probably withdrawing from:

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin. 
B)  alcohol. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  cannabis. 
A)  heroin. 
B)  alcohol. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  cannabis.

Question 4

Which is a negative effect of cannabis use?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in fertility 
B)  the possibility of stroke 
C)  the possibility of heart attack 
D)  strong withdrawal symptoms upon stopping 
A)  decrease in fertility 
B)  the possibility of stroke 
C)  the possibility of heart attack 
D)  strong withdrawal symptoms upon stopping

Question 5

What would those who support the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to treating alcoholism have to say about the cognitive-behavioral procedure called relapse-prevention training?

Accepted Answer

A)  They would oppose relapse-prevention training because it does not require sobriety. 
B)  They would oppose relapse-prevention training because research shows it doesn't work very well. 
C)  They would support relapse-prevention training because it requires sobriety. 
D)  They would support relapse-prevention training because of the testimonial evidence of its effectiveness. 
A)  They would oppose relapse-prevention training because it does not require sobriety. 
B)  They would oppose relapse-prevention training because research shows it doesn't work very well. 
C)  They would support relapse-prevention training because it requires sobriety. 
D)  They would support relapse-prevention training because of the testimonial evidence of its effectiveness.

Question 6

The pleasant feeling called a "high" produced by using narcotics is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin. 
B)  the opponent process caused by IV injection. 
C)  the drug attaching to sites normally receptive to endorphins. 
D)  the drug flooding neurotransmitter synapses with dopamine. 
A)  an increase in the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin. 
B)  the opponent process caused by IV injection. 
C)  the drug attaching to sites normally receptive to endorphins. 
D)  the drug flooding neurotransmitter synapses with dopamine.

Question 7

Which result has not been linked to binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  homicide 
B)  sexual assault 
C)  compromised heart functioning 
D)  impaired brain functioning 
A)  homicide 
B)  sexual assault 
C)  compromised heart functioning 
D)  impaired brain functioning

Question 8

Cocaine abusers on an inpatient ward earn rewards-and eventual release from the program-if they produce periodic urine samples that are free of the drug. The program they are in is a form of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The purpose of an antagonist drug is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate the client to care about becoming drug-free. 
B)  block or change the effect of an addictive drug. 
C)  reduce withdrawal effects as one goes off a drug. 
D)  provide a placebo effect to replace the drug effect. 
A)  stimulate the client to care about becoming drug-free. 
B)  block or change the effect of an addictive drug. 
C)  reduce withdrawal effects as one goes off a drug. 
D)  provide a placebo effect to replace the drug effect.

Question 10

Which is a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  opioids 
B)  cocaine 
C)  LSD 
D)  amphetamines 
A)  opioids 
B)  cocaine 
C)  LSD 
D)  amphetamines

Question 11

An individual who has recently taken a drug angrily grabs some car keys and attempts to drive home. The person appears anxious, keeps bragging that driving the car won't really be that difficult, and that he can do "anything." MOST likely, that person is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium tremens. 
B)  cocaine intoxication. 
C)  decreasing cross-tolerance. 
D)  hallucinosis. 
A)  delirium tremens. 
B)  cocaine intoxication. 
C)  decreasing cross-tolerance. 
D)  hallucinosis.

Question 12

Which is not a risk for young people abusing cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart attacks 
B)  respiratory failure 
C)  miscarriage 
D)  macular degeneration 
A)  heart attacks 
B)  respiratory failure 
C)  miscarriage 
D)  macular degeneration

Question 13

Even months after taking LSD for the last time, a user may randomly experience _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even months after taking LSD for the...

Question 14

Which theory explains drug-seeking behavior as led by a rewarding effect that makes using again more likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning 
B)  learned helplessness 
C)  synergistic theory 
D)  opponent-process theory 
A)  operant conditioning 
B)  learned helplessness 
C)  synergistic theory 
D)  opponent-process theory

Question 15

Which person would be MOST likely to develop alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower socioeconomic class person living in a high unemployment area 
B)  a lower socioeconomic class person living in a low unemployment area 
C)  a higher socioeconomic class person living in a high unemployment area 
D)  a higher socioeconomic class person living in a low unemployment area 
A)  a lower socioeconomic class person living in a high unemployment area 
B)  a lower socioeconomic class person living in a low unemployment area 
C)  a higher socioeconomic class person living in a high unemployment area 
D)  a higher socioeconomic class person living in a low unemployment area

Question 16

A full-time college student has just become a college dropout. The chances that alcohol was a factor in dropping out is about:

Accepted Answer

A)  42 percent. 
B)  37 percent. 
C)  28 percent. 
D)  12 percent. 
A)  42 percent. 
B)  37 percent. 
C)  28 percent. 
D)  12 percent.

Question 17

Hanna goes to a meeting because her husband is an alcoholic who only occasionally can abstain from alcohol. The meetings with other people in similar situations helps her cope. She probably attends meetings of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Al Anon. 
B)  Alcoholics Anonymous. 
C)  alcohol maintenance. 
D)  antagonistic medication. 
A)  Al Anon. 
B)  Alcoholics Anonymous. 
C)  alcohol maintenance. 
D)  antagonistic medication.

Question 18

Methods of supplying nicotine to those who are trying to quit smoking include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine nasal spray. 
B)  the subcutaneous nicotine pump. 
C)  the nicotine patch. 
D)  nicotine gum. 
A)  nicotine nasal spray. 
B)  the subcutaneous nicotine pump. 
C)  the nicotine patch. 
D)  nicotine gum.

Question 19

The effects of cocaine are MOST like those of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The effects of cocaine are MOST like...

Question 20

Which activity will have the greatest effect on making an intoxicated person sober?

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking strong hot coffee 
B)  taking a shower 
C)  getting control of his or her thinking 
D)  the passage of time 
A)  drinking strong hot coffee 
B)  taking a shower 
C)  getting control of his or her thinking 
D)  the passage of time

Studies attempting to relate personality traits to potential for developing substance abuse show that:

The segment of the U.S. population with the lowest prevalence of alcoholism is:

During his first night in the detoxification unit, Quent developed what seemed like a case of the flu. He ached all over and had diarrhea. He was probably withdrawing from:

Which is a negative effect of cannabis use?

What would those who support the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to treating alcoholism have to say about the cognitive-behavioral procedure called relapse-prevention training?

The pleasant feeling called a "high" produced by using narcotics is due to:

Which result has not been linked to binge drinking?

Cocaine abusers on an inpatient ward earn rewards-and eventual release from the program-if they produce periodic urine samples that are free of the drug. The program they are in is a form of:

The purpose of an antagonist drug is to:

Which is a depressant?

An individual who has recently taken a drug angrily grabs some car keys and attempts to drive home. The person appears anxious, keeps bragging that driving the car won't really be that difficult, and that he can do "anything." MOST likely, that person is experiencing:

Which is not a risk for young people abusing cocaine?

Even months after taking LSD for the last time, a user may randomly experience _____.

Which theory explains drug-seeking behavior as led by a rewarding effect that makes using again more likely?

Which person would be MOST likely to develop alcoholism?

A full-time college student has just become a college dropout. The chances that alcohol was a factor in dropping out is about:

Hanna goes to a meeting because her husband is an alcoholic who only occasionally can abstain from alcohol. The meetings with other people in similar situations helps her cope. She probably attends meetings of:

Methods of supplying nicotine to those who are trying to quit smoking include all of the following except:

The effects of cocaine are MOST like those of _____.

Which activity will have the greatest effect on making an intoxicated person sober?

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Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

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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

Studies attempting to relate personality traits to potential for developing substance abuse show that:

The segment of the U.S. population with the lowest prevalence of alcoholism is:

During his first night in the detoxification unit, Quent developed what seemed like a case of the flu. He ached all over and had diarrhea. He was probably withdrawing from:

Which is a negative effect of cannabis use?

What would those who support the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to treating alcoholism have to say about the cognitive-behavioral procedure called relapse-prevention training?

The pleasant feeling called a "high" produced by using narcotics is due to:

Which result has not been linked to binge drinking?

Cocaine abusers on an inpatient ward earn rewards-and eventual release from the program-if they produce periodic urine samples that are free of the drug. The program they are in is a form of:

The purpose of an antagonist drug is to:

Which is a depressant?

An individual who has recently taken a drug angrily grabs some car keys and attempts to drive home. The person appears anxious, keeps bragging that driving the car won't really be that difficult, and that he can do "anything." MOST likely, that person is experiencing:

Which is not a risk for young people abusing cocaine?

Even months after taking LSD for the last time, a user may randomly experience _____.

Which theory explains drug-seeking behavior as led by a rewarding effect that makes using again more likely?

Which person would be MOST likely to develop alcoholism?

A full-time college student has just become a college dropout. The chances that alcohol was a factor in dropping out is about:

Hanna goes to a meeting because her husband is an alcoholic who only occasionally can abstain from alcohol. The meetings with other people in similar situations helps her cope. She probably attends meetings of:

Methods of supplying nicotine to those who are trying to quit smoking include all of the following except:

The effects of cocaine are MOST like those of _____.

Which activity will have the greatest effect on making an intoxicated person sober?

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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