Question 1

The psychological or physical dependence on a substance characterized by a compulsive desire is known as habituation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Addictive behaviors are physically and/or psychologically reinforcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When Kristen began to smoke,she only had 3-5 cigarettes.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) substance abuse 
B) substance dependence 
C) tolerance 
D) withdrawal 
A) substance abuse 
B) substance dependence 
C) tolerance 
D) withdrawal

Question 4

Your cousin has confided in you that she thinks she might have a drug problem.She explains that lately she can only think about getting high and seems to need much more of the drug in order to achieve that high.She is having difficulty in school and has been reprimanded at her job for being late.She has tried to cut back on her use of the drug,but she got sick every time she tried to quit.Identify and define the characteristics of drug dependence being manifested by this individual.

Accepted Answer

The characteristics of drug dependence b

Question 5

According to the text,the best solution to drug abuse is

Accepted Answer

A) prevention. 
B) more available drug treatment programs. 
C) legalization of drugs. 
D) more frequent drug testing in schools and the workplace. 
A) prevention. 
B) more available drug treatment programs. 
C) legalization of drugs. 
D) more frequent drug testing in schools and the workplace.

Question 6

Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." This condition he is experiencing is known as

Accepted Answer

A) loss of control. 
B) tolerance. 
C) drug abuse. 
D) compulsion. 
A) loss of control. 
B) tolerance. 
C) drug abuse. 
D) compulsion.

Question 7

To be considered dependent,a person must experience a cluster of identified symptoms for at least a one-month period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding drug treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no single best method of treatment. 
B) Many studies show that being treated is only successful if combined with drug testing. 
C) To be successful,treatment must deal with the reasons behind people's drug abuse. 
D) There is no single best method of treatment and,to be successful,treatment must deal with the reasons behind people's drug abuse. 
A) There is no single best method of treatment. 
B) Many studies show that being treated is only successful if combined with drug testing. 
C) To be successful,treatment must deal with the reasons behind people's drug abuse. 
D) There is no single best method of treatment and,to be successful,treatment must deal with the reasons behind people's drug abuse.

Question 9

An addiction often starts when a person does something that he or she thinks will be pleasurable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A psychological risk factor for drug dependence is

Accepted Answer

A) fetal exposure. 
B) sibling drug abuse. 
C) parent drug abuse. 
D) difficulty controlling impulses. 
A) fetal exposure. 
B) sibling drug abuse. 
C) parent drug abuse. 
D) difficulty controlling impulses.

Question 11

Drug abuse is a unique problem experienced only in big cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A slang term used to describe barbiturates is

Accepted Answer

A) snow. 
B) downers. 
C) horse. 
D) ice. 
A) snow. 
B) downers. 
C) horse. 
D) ice.

Question 13

Increasing Internet access exposes more people to potentially addictive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The use of drugs for both medical and social purposes is widespread in American society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The LEAST common method of cocaine use is

Accepted Answer

A) ingestion. 
B) snorting. 
C) inhaling. 
D) injection. 
A) ingestion. 
B) snorting. 
C) inhaling. 
D) injection.

Question 16

Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States.Identify two short-term effects and two long-term effects of marijuana use.Also,briefly describe some of the issues surrounding the question of medical use of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

Short-term effects of marijuana use incl

Question 17

Opioids tend to induce euphoria and stimulate activity,including increased responsiveness to sexual stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor. 
B) People with addictions share some characteristics. 
C) Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive. 
D) Addiction often starts when a person does something he or she thinks will bring pleasure or help avoid pain. 
A) Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor. 
B) People with addictions share some characteristics. 
C) Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive. 
D) Addiction often starts when a person does something he or she thinks will bring pleasure or help avoid pain.

Question 19

The effects of a drug depend on all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the properties of the drug. 
B) the physical characteristics of the user. 
C) the cost of the drug. 
D) psychological factors. 
A) the properties of the drug. 
B) the physical characteristics of the user. 
C) the cost of the drug. 
D) psychological factors.

Question 20

If Megan were to take an opioid,what method of administration would she typically use?

Accepted Answer

A) injection 
B) snorting 
C) smoking 
D) snorting and smoking 
E) All of these choices are possible. 
A) injection 
B) snorting 
C) smoking 
D) snorting and smoking 
E) All of these choices are possible.

Exam 9: The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The psychological or physical dependence on a substance characterized by a compulsive desire is known as habituation.

Addictive behaviors are physically and/or psychologically reinforcing.

When Kristen began to smoke,she only had 3-5 cigarettes.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

According to the text,the best solution to drug abuse is

Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." This condition he is experiencing is known as

To be considered dependent,a person must experience a cluster of identified symptoms for at least a one-month period.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding drug treatment?

An addiction often starts when a person does something that he or she thinks will be pleasurable.

A psychological risk factor for drug dependence is

Drug abuse is a unique problem experienced only in big cities.

A slang term used to describe barbiturates is

Increasing Internet access exposes more people to potentially addictive behaviors.

The use of drugs for both medical and social purposes is widespread in American society.

The LEAST common method of cocaine use is

Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States.Identify two short-term effects and two long-term effects of marijuana use.Also,briefly describe some of the issues surrounding the question of medical use of marijuana.

Opioids tend to induce euphoria and stimulate activity,including increased responsiveness to sexual stimulation.

Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?

The effects of a drug depend on all of the following,EXCEPT

If Megan were to take an opioid,what method of administration would she typically use?

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