Question 1

The consequence of vitamin and mineral deficiencies which can lead to dementia and memory disorders in alcohol abuse,is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Korsakoff's syndrome 
B) Smirnoff's syndrome 
C) Helmert syndrome 
D) Huynh-Feldt syndrome 
A) Korsakoff's syndrome 
B) Smirnoff's syndrome 
C) Helmert syndrome 
D) Huynh-Feldt syndrome

Question 2

Alcohol abuse has fewer symptoms than dependence,but can still have negative effects on daily life.Which of the following are features that may affect performance?

Accepted Answer

A) After effects of drinking 
B) Intoxication while at work 
C) Child care responsibilities 
D) All of the above 
A) After effects of drinking 
B) Intoxication while at work 
C) Child care responsibilities 
D) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following are characteristic of substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Failure to meet many normal daily obligations because of the drug 
B) Using the substance in ways which may be physically hazardous 
C) Legal-problems resulting from behaviour caused directly or indirectly by the drug 
D) All of the above 
A) Failure to meet many normal daily obligations because of the drug 
B) Using the substance in ways which may be physically hazardous 
C) Legal-problems resulting from behaviour caused directly or indirectly by the drug 
D) All of the above

Question 4

According to Wesnes & Warburton (1983),smokers will feel the post-cigarette benefit of increased concentration and better cognitive performance due to?

Accepted Answer

A) CNS stimulant properties of nicotine 
B) The behaviour reinforced ritual of smoking 
C) The enforced cerebral rest of a cigarette break 
D) Raising of Serotonin levels 
A) CNS stimulant properties of nicotine 
B) The behaviour reinforced ritual of smoking 
C) The enforced cerebral rest of a cigarette break 
D) Raising of Serotonin levels

Question 5

The rate of alcohol dependence in the general population at any one time is around:

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 20% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 20%

Question 6

Which percentage represents the co morbidity of nicotine dependence with other psychiatric disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) 55-90% 
B) 20-30% 
C) 30-40% 
D) 30-60% 
A) 55-90% 
B) 20-30% 
C) 30-40% 
D) 30-60%

Question 7

What percentage of UK females report binge drinking at least once a month?

Accepted Answer

A) 34% 
B) 65% 
C) 83% 
D) 21% 
A) 34% 
B) 65% 
C) 83% 
D) 21%

Question 8

Smoking is a significant risk factor in:

Accepted Answer

A) Heart disease 
B) Cancer of the pancreas 
C) Cancer of the kidneys 
D) All of the above 
A) Heart disease 
B) Cancer of the pancreas 
C) Cancer of the kidneys 
D) All of the above

Question 9

In substance abuse,the term craving refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) The subjective drive that addicts have to use the substance 
B) Overwhelming desire to get 'high' 
C) Overwhelming desire to feel happy 
D) Overwhelming desire to blot out reality 
A) The subjective drive that addicts have to use the substance 
B) Overwhelming desire to get 'high' 
C) Overwhelming desire to feel happy 
D) Overwhelming desire to blot out reality

Question 10

According to the World Health Organization (WHO)the lifetime prevalence rate of cocaine use in developed countries is:

Accepted Answer

A) 1-3% 
B) 10-15% 
C) 5-10% 
D) 15-20% 
A) 1-3% 
B) 10-15% 
C) 5-10% 
D) 15-20%

Question 11

Which statistic represents the percentage of UK males who have consumed a drink containing alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) 92% 
B) 65% 
C) 21% 
D) 72% 
A) 92% 
B) 65% 
C) 21% 
D) 72%

Question 12

Annual alcohol-related workplace costs in the UK in 2003 were:

Accepted Answer

A) £6.4 billion 
B) £6.4 million 
C) £1.2 billion 
D) £1.2 million 
A) £6.4 billion 
B) £6.4 million 
C) £1.2 billion 
D) £1.2 million

Question 13

A US national survey indicated what percentage of the US workforce was working under the influence of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) 1)6% 
B) 5% 
C) 10.3% 
D) 7% 
A) 1)6% 
B) 5% 
C) 10.3% 
D) 7%

Question 14

High doses of cocaine can cause cocaine intoxication.This may produce which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Impaired judgment 
B) Psychotic episodes 
C) Hallucinogenic episodes 
D) All of the above 
A) Impaired judgment 
B) Psychotic episodes 
C) Hallucinogenic episodes 
D) All of the above

Question 15

The term psychological dependence is used when:

Accepted Answer

A) It is clear that the individual has changed their life to ensure continued use of the drug 
B) Their activities are centred on the drug and its use 
C) Leads to neglect of other important activities such as work,social and family commitments 
D) All of the above 
A) It is clear that the individual has changed their life to ensure continued use of the drug 
B) Their activities are centred on the drug and its use 
C) Leads to neglect of other important activities such as work,social and family commitments 
D) All of the above

Question 16

In substance abuse the term polydrug abuse refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Abuse of more than one drug at a time 
B) The use of artificially manufactured drugs 
C) The abuse of placebos 
D) The abuse of three or more drugs at the same time 
A) Abuse of more than one drug at a time 
B) The use of artificially manufactured drugs 
C) The abuse of placebos 
D) The abuse of three or more drugs at the same time

Question 17

Which of the following are dangers associated with regular Ecstasy use?

Accepted Answer

A) Heat stroke 
B) Verbal-learning deficits 
C) Attention shifting deficits 
D) All of the above 
A) Heat stroke 
B) Verbal-learning deficits 
C) Attention shifting deficits 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Small doses,amphetamines enable individuals to feel alert,confident and energized.However,contrary to popular belief they do not help:

Accepted Answer

A) Intellectual skills 
B) Libido 
C) Reaction times 
D) Memory 
A) Intellectual skills 
B) Libido 
C) Reaction times 
D) Memory

Question 19

Cannabis use disorder is a risk factor for a number of other psychiatric disorders,including:

Accepted Answer

A) Schizophrenia 
B) Panic disorder 
C) Suicidal ideation 
D) All of the above 
A) Schizophrenia 
B) Panic disorder 
C) Suicidal ideation 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Which statistic represents the percentage of UK females who have consumed a drink containing alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) 86% 
B) 92% 
C) 45% 
D) 72% 
A) 86% 
B) 92% 
C) 45% 
D) 72%

The consequence of vitamin and mineral deficiencies which can lead to dementia and memory disorders in alcohol abuse,is known as:

Alcohol abuse has fewer symptoms than dependence,but can still have negative effects on daily life.Which of the following are features that may affect performance?

Which of the following are characteristic of substance abuse?

According to Wesnes & Warburton (1983),smokers will feel the post-cigarette benefit of increased concentration and better cognitive performance due to?

The rate of alcohol dependence in the general population at any one time is around:

Which percentage represents the co morbidity of nicotine dependence with other psychiatric disorders?

What percentage of UK females report binge drinking at least once a month?

Smoking is a significant risk factor in:

In substance abuse,the term craving refers to:

According to the World Health Organization (WHO)the lifetime prevalence rate of cocaine use in developed countries is:

Which statistic represents the percentage of UK males who have consumed a drink containing alcohol?

Annual alcohol-related workplace costs in the UK in 2003 were:

A US national survey indicated what percentage of the US workforce was working under the influence of alcohol?

High doses of cocaine can cause cocaine intoxication.This may produce which of the following symptoms?

The term psychological dependence is used when:

In substance abuse the term polydrug abuse refers to:

Which of the following are dangers associated with regular Ecstasy use?

Small doses,amphetamines enable individuals to feel alert,confident and energized.However,contrary to popular belief they do not help:

Cannabis use disorder is a risk factor for a number of other psychiatric disorders,including:

Which statistic represents the percentage of UK females who have consumed a drink containing alcohol?

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Exam 9: Substance Use Disorders

The consequence of vitamin and mineral deficiencies which can lead to dementia and memory disorders in alcohol abuse,is known as:

Alcohol abuse has fewer symptoms than dependence,but can still have negative effects on daily life.Which of the following are features that may affect performance?

Which of the following are characteristic of substance abuse?

According to Wesnes & Warburton (1983),smokers will feel the post-cigarette benefit of increased concentration and better cognitive performance due to?

The rate of alcohol dependence in the general population at any one time is around:

Which percentage represents the co morbidity of nicotine dependence with other psychiatric disorders?

What percentage of UK females report binge drinking at least once a month?

Smoking is a significant risk factor in:

In substance abuse,the term craving refers to:

According to the World Health Organization (WHO)the lifetime prevalence rate of cocaine use in developed countries is:

Which statistic represents the percentage of UK males who have consumed a drink containing alcohol?

Annual alcohol-related workplace costs in the UK in 2003 were:

A US national survey indicated what percentage of the US workforce was working under the influence of alcohol?

High doses of cocaine can cause cocaine intoxication.This may produce which of the following symptoms?

The term psychological dependence is used when:

In substance abuse the term polydrug abuse refers to:

Which of the following are dangers associated with regular Ecstasy use?

Small doses,amphetamines enable individuals to feel alert,confident and energized.However,contrary to popular belief they do not help:

Cannabis use disorder is a risk factor for a number of other psychiatric disorders,including:

Which statistic represents the percentage of UK females who have consumed a drink containing alcohol?

Introducing Psychopathology: Concepts, Paradigms and Practices

Classification and Assessment in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Treating Psychopathology

Clinical Practice

Anxiety and Stressor-Related Problems

Depression and Mood Disorders

Experiencing Psychosis: Schizophrenia Spectrum Problems

Eating Disorders

Sexual and Gender Problems

Personality Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Dissociative Experiences

Neurocognitive Disorders

Childhood and Adolescent Psychological Problems

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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