Question 1

According to incentive-sensitization theory, changes in dopamine function in the addicted brain are related to adapations in

Accepted Answer

A)  Liking of drug effects 
B)  Mood 
C)  Salience attribution 
D)  Intoxication C

Question 2

Which of the following forms of psychological treatment for substance use disorders is not effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive behaviour therapy 
B)  Motivational interviewing 
C)  Cue exposure therapy 
D)  Alcoholics Anonymous C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  When substances increase in price, consumption of those substances decreases 
B)  When substances increase in price, consumption of those substances increases 
C)  When substances increase in price, consumption of those substances does not change 
D)  When substances increase in price, consumption of those substances decreases, but only in people who are not dependent A

Question 4

According to Jentsch & Taylor (1999), which part of the brain normally exercises control over motivational states?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prefrontal cortex 
B)  Nucleus accumbens 
C)  Parahippocampal gyrus 
D)  Hippocampus

Question 5

Which of the following are criticisms of choice theories of substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They minimise the suffering associated with the disorder 
B)  People are often unaware of the processes that influence their behaviour 
C)  They ignore the roles of compulsion and cravings 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

What is the prevalence of alcohol dependence in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  2% 
C)  5% 
D)  10%

Question 7

To what extent does nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) help smokers to quit?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not help smokers to quit 
B)  It doubles the chance of successfully quitting, compared to those who do not seek any help at all 
C)  It trebles the chance of successfully quitting, compared to those who do not seek any help at all. 
D)  It quadruples the chance of successfully quitting, compared to those who do not seek any help at all.

Question 8

Project MATCH revealed that the most effective psychological therapy for alcohol dependence was….

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive behaviour therapy 
B)  Motivational interviewing 
C)  Twelve step therapy 
D)  All therapies were equally effective

Question 9

The suppressed dopamine activity in the brain reward system that is seen in people with substance use disorders is consistent with which theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incentive-sensitization theory 
B)  Dual process theory 
C)  Automaticity theory 
D)  Hedonic homeostatic dysregulation theory

Question 10

The drug buprenorphine is prescribed to people with which type of substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opioid (heroin) 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Nicotine 
D)  Cocaine

Exam 9: Substance Use Disorder