Question 1

A(n)_______________ variable can be a study variable that affects another variable that is measured by researchers.

Accepted Answer

A)   independent
B)   dependent
C)   confound
D)   correlational B

Question 2

The type of validity that addresses how well a study's findings relate to the underlying theory of a study's objectives is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   face validity
B)   construct validity
C)   internal validity
D)   predictive validity B

Question 3

A person using a drug to feel a high is an example of instrumental drug use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Gary noticed that taking a particular drug made his heart rate increase.What type of effect is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmacokinetic effect
B)   Pharmacodynamic effect
C)   Subjective effect
D)   Objective effect

Question 5

A researcher develops an animal model,using monkeys,of Parkinson's Disease,which is noted by tremor,among other symptoms,in humans.In the behavioral procedure,monkeys also exhibited a clear tremor and the researchers find that the monkeys have degeneration to dopamine neurons similar to that seen in Parkinson's disease patients.What is this test an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internal validity
B)   Predictive validity
C)   Face validity
D)   Construct validity

Question 6

___________ validity refers to the appearance of a test measuring what a researcher considers it to measure.

Accepted Answer

A)   Internal
B)   Predictive
C)   External
D)   Face

Question 7

Juanita,a researcher at a pharmaceutical company,is assessing the effects of an experimental drug on lever pressing behavior in laboratory rats.For this study,what type of variable is lever pressing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Confound variable
B)   Experimental variable
C)   Independent variable
D)   Dependent variable

Question 8

A ________ is an administered substance that alters physiological functioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is an administered substance that...

Question 9

The ED₅₀ value for Drug B is 2.0 mg/kg and the ED₅₀ value for Drug A is 4.0 mg/kg.This means that Drug B is more potent than Drug A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following describes a psychoactive drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   John feels better after rubbing an oral gel on his sore tooth.
B)   John's headache pain is gone after taking a pain-relieving drug.
C)   John feels less depressed after taking his antidepressant medication.
D)   None of these answers describes a psychoactive drug.

Question 11

A researcher provided a test drug to a group of study participants,and afterward asked participants to rate how the drug's effects feel.The ratings serve as an example of objective effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Measuring how quickly someone is breathing after taking a certain drug is an example of a(n)________ effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Measuring how quickly someone is breathing after...

Question 13

List and describe the goals of each clinical trial phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the goals of each...

Question 14

For the statement,acetaminophen (Tylenol)is an analgesic drug,what is the generic name?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acetaminophen
B)   Tylenol
C)   Analgesic
D)   The generic name is not provided

Question 15

________ drug use consists of using a drug to address a specific purpose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ drug use consists of using a...

Question 16

A drug's chemical name is trademarked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A drug is defined as an administered substance that:

Accepted Answer

A)   produces psychological effects.
B)   is taken orally.
C)   is shaped like a pill or tablet.
D)   alters physiological functioning.

Question 18

When reviewing a study application to use animals in research,the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)uses the 3Rs,which stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)   require, restrict, and reduce.
B)   refinement, restrict, and reduction.
C)   replacement, reduction, and refinement.
D)   refinement, replication, and reduction.

Question 19

___________ validity addresses how well a model predicts treatment effects.

Accepted Answer

A)   Face
B)   Predictive
C)   External
D)   Construct

Question 20

A(n)_______________ refers to the assignment of study treatments without preventing participants from knowing which treatment they receive.

Accepted Answer

A)   single-blind procedure
B)   double-blind procedure
C)   open-label study
D)   treatment arm

Exam 1: Introduction to Psychopharmacology

A(n) _______________ variable can be a study variable that affects another variable that is measured by researchers.

The type of validity that addresses how well a study's findings relate to the underlying theory of a study's objectives is called _________________.

A person using a drug to feel a high is an example of instrumental drug use.

Gary noticed that taking a particular drug made his heart rate increase.What type of effect is this?

___________ validity refers to the appearance of a test measuring what a researcher considers it to measure.

Juanita,a researcher at a pharmaceutical company,is assessing the effects of an experimental drug on lever pressing behavior in laboratory rats.For this study,what type of variable is lever pressing?

A ________ is an administered substance that alters physiological functioning.

The ED₅₀ value for Drug B is 2.0 mg/kg and the ED₅₀ value for Drug A is 4.0 mg/kg.This means that Drug B is more potent than Drug A.

Which of the following describes a psychoactive drug?

A researcher provided a test drug to a group of study participants,and afterward asked participants to rate how the drug's effects feel.The ratings serve as an example of objective effects.

Measuring how quickly someone is breathing after taking a certain drug is an example of a(n)________ effect.

List and describe the goals of each clinical trial phase.

For the statement,acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an analgesic drug,what is the generic name?

________ drug use consists of using a drug to address a specific purpose.

A drug's chemical name is trademarked.

A drug is defined as an administered substance that:

When reviewing a study application to use animals in research,the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) uses the 3Rs,which stands for:

___________ validity addresses how well a model predicts treatment effects.

A(n) _______________ refers to the assignment of study treatments without preventing participants from knowing which treatment they receive.