Exam 11: Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11, Tim, an alcoholic, relates that his drinking has resulted in _________.

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning, smokes 10 cigarettes a day, and has a beer with dinner. This is an example of

Even after Timon read "Psychedelics for Dummies," he was unable to produce LSD in the lab. He decided he would have to find a hallucinogen naturally. Therefore, he should look for which naturally occurring hallucinogen?

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

Which of the following terms is the definition of anticonvulsant?

A component that seems to be an integral part of substance abuse therapy is .

Until 1903, Coca-Cola contained which of the following?

An individual with alcoholism who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug called Antabuse. This medication is an example of an treatment for alcoholism.

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years. Recently, she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week. We can expect that Carol will be experiencing .

Which of the following types of drugs typically is used in large amounts to commit suicide?

Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in brain cells, the effects of are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.

Expectancies about alcohol use

Because of its impact on GABA receptors, alcohol neuronal communication.

Compare and contrast benzodiazepines and the barbiturates. Discuss medical uses for these substances and the potential for abuse and/or addiction.

The brain's tendency to reorganize by forming new neural connections is called .

Angus had been "hooked" for a while before he decided to "go clean." Within 6 to 12 hours, he started to experience excessive yawning, nausea and vomiting, chills, muscle aches, diarrhea, and insomnia. His behavior disrupted his work and social relationships. These symptoms persisted for three days. After a week, he felt better. Angus is probably withdrawing from .

Use of the testosterone-derived anabolic-androgenic steroids differs from other illicit drug use because

The prevailing view that alcohol abuse usually follows a predictable downward spiral was based on Jellinek's mid 20^th century survey of Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA ) members that asked them how alcohol had affected them physically and psychologically. Data from this survey are now considered inaccurate because

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

Yesterday you asked your friend Ray for a couple of aspirin tablets. Ray has been taking a psychology course and informs you that, in behavioral terms, aspirin is a reinforcer. (After listening to this, your headache begins to gets worse.)