Question 1

Caffeine is a ________ that affects the brain stem by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant; blocking the reuptake of the neurotransmitter adenosine. 
B)  depressant; blocking the reuptake of the neurotransmitter adenosine. 
C)  stimulant; aiding in the reuptake of the neurotransmitter adenosine. 
D)  depressant; aiding in the reuptake of the neurotransmitter adenosine.

Question 2

In a study involving the sons of alcoholics who were at high risk themselves for developing alcoholism,it was found that

Accepted Answer

A)  they were less sensitive to the positive effects of alcohol when it was first ingested. 
B)  they were more sensitive to the negative effects of alcohol after a few hours. 
C)  both of these 
D)  neither of these

Question 3

Enkephalins and endorphins are natural opioids found in _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain 
B)  the humoral system 
C)  DNA 
D)  poppy seeds

Question 4

Which of the following terms is the definition of sedative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep-inducing 
B)  Anxiety-reducing 
C)  Anti-seizure 
D)  Calming

Question 5

The "pleasure pathways," or internal reward centers,in the human brain are primarily made up of ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine-sensitive neurons 
B)  serotonin-sensitive neurons 
C)  both of these 
D)  neither of these

Question 6

Discuss what is meant by impulse control disorders,and describe why pathological gambling fits into this category of disorders and how it can be treated.

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Question 7

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time.She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia.Now,she needs the pill to fall asleep.Without it,she will toss and turn all night,getting little sleep.Angelina is

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent and drug abusive. 
B)  dependent and not drug abusive. 
C)  dependent but not physiologically addicted. 
D)  dependent and tolerant.

Question 8

Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in the following substance-related disorders: use,intoxication,abuse,and dependence.Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

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Question 9

The term opioids refers to ________ substances that have a narcotic effect,while opiates are ________ that have a narcotic effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  all; substances found in the poppy 
B)  naturally occurring; synthetic drugs 
C)  synthetic; all substances 
D)  all; chemicals in the brain

Question 10

In the 1980s,a research study focusing on seventh and eighth graders' expectations about drinking alcohol revealed that some of the students begin drinking because they think it will have positive effects on their social behavior and cognitive and motor skills,a phenomenon called

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholic myopia. 
B)  an expectancy effect. 
C)  opponent-process theory. 
D)  regressive alcoholism.

Question 11

Which of the following is an accurate statement about trichotillomania?

Accepted Answer

A)  More males than females are diagnosed with this problem. 
B)  Compulsive hair pulling is confined to the head only. 
C)  Between 1% and 5% of college students are diagnosed with this disorder. 
D)  Cognitive-behavioral interventions have not been effective in treating this disorder.

Question 12

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal,Halcion,and Valium are all classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants 
B)  opiates 
C)  depressants 
D)  narcotics

Question 13

Misuse of the benzodiazepine _________ has resulted in it being referred to as the "date rape drug."

Accepted Answer

A)  Amytal 
B)  Halcion 
C)  Rohypnol 
D)  Ritalin

Question 14

Which of the following is the most routinely used illegal substance in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opioids 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Cocaine 
D)  Marijuana

Question 15

Of the following types of drug prevention strategies,which one has the potential for the most successful outcome (according to the information in your textbook)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education-based programs (e.g., DAR
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B)  Skills training to resist social, media, and peer pressure to use drugs 
C)  Relapse prevention programs focusing on the learned aspects of dependence, i.e., the failure of cognitive and behavioral coping skills 
D)  Cultural attitude change (e.g., widespread enactment of no-smoking legislation)

Question 16

"Crack babies," born to mothers who have used cocaine,often develop problems that are attributed not only to the effects of cocaine but also to

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate parenting. 
B)  mother's use of alcohol, nicotine, and/or other drugs. 
C)  disrupted home environments. 
D)  all of these

Question 17

All of the following are informative and accurate statements about inhalants EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  inhalant use is most commonly observed among college students. 
B)  symptoms of inhalant use include slurred speech, dizziness, and euphoria. 
C)  long-term inhalant use can damage bone marrow, the kidneys, the liver, and the brain. 
D)  use of inhalants can cause users to be antisocial and aggressive.

Question 18

Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the specific drug that is used. 
B)  how much of a drug is used or ingested. 
C)  the drug user's individual biological reaction. 
D)  physiological dependence on the drug.

Question 19

In a large survey among college-age men and women,it was found that

Accepted Answer

A)  about 75% of the respondents had gone on a binge of heavy drinking once in the preceding two weeks. 
B)  there was no relationship between frequency of drinking and grades. 
C)  students with a grade-point average of "A" had no more than one drink per week. 
D)  "D" and "F" students averaged 11 alcoholic drinks per week.

Question 20

Discuss current research on the genetic/biological,cognitive,social,and cultural factors related to alcoholism.Which factors appear most strongly related to the development and progression of the disorder?

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Exam 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Caffeine is a that affects the brain stem by .