Question 1

In 2010,how many UK smokers reported that they wanted to give up?

Accepted Answer

A) Two thirds 
B) 78% 
C) Just over half 
D) 27% 
A) Two thirds 
B) 78% 
C) Just over half 
D) 27%

Question 2

Aversion therapy uses what sort of paradigm in order to make the drug less attractive to the user?

Accepted Answer

A) Operant conditioning 
B) Rationalist paradigm 
C) Intermittent reinforcement 
D) Classical conditioning 
A) Operant conditioning 
B) Rationalist paradigm 
C) Intermittent reinforcement 
D) Classical conditioning

Question 3

Growing evidence to suggest that nicotine has its effects by:

Accepted Answer

A) Releasing dopamine in the mesolimbic system of the brain 
B) Releasing serotonin into the cerebellum 
C) Releasing GABA into the hypothalamus 
D) Releasing acetylcholine into the diencephalons 
A) Releasing dopamine in the mesolimbic system of the brain 
B) Releasing serotonin into the cerebellum 
C) Releasing GABA into the hypothalamus 
D) Releasing acetylcholine into the diencephalons

Question 4

According to DSM-IV-TR the lifetime prevalence of amphetamine use disorders is around:

Accepted Answer

A) 1)5% 
B) 2)5% 
C) 3)5% 
D) 4)5% 
A) 1)5% 
B) 2)5% 
C) 3)5% 
D) 4)5%

Question 5

The main effects of cocaine are caused by the drug:

Accepted Answer

A) Blocking the reuptake of dopamine in the brain 
B) Blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain 
C) Blocking the reuptake of acetylcholine in the brain 
D) Blocking the reuptake of GABA in the brain 
A) Blocking the reuptake of dopamine in the brain 
B) Blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain 
C) Blocking the reuptake of acetylcholine in the brain 
D) Blocking the reuptake of GABA in the brain

Question 6

A US national survey indicated what percentage of the US workforce was working with a hangover?

Accepted Answer

A) 9)2% 
B) 3% 
C) 15.5% 
D) 1)6% 
A) 9)2% 
B) 3% 
C) 15.5% 
D) 1)6%

Question 7

Which of the following represents the percentage of suicides in which alcohol appears to play an important role?

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 35% 
C) 14% 
D) 5% 
A) 25% 
B) 35% 
C) 14% 
D) 5%

Question 8

When one is addicted to a substance,the body:

Accepted Answer

A) Requires the substance to feel normal 
B) Requires the substance to feel 'high' 
C) Requires the substance to feel happy 
D) Requires the substance to stay alive 
A) Requires the substance to feel normal 
B) Requires the substance to feel 'high' 
C) Requires the substance to feel happy 
D) Requires the substance to stay alive

Question 9

Following withdrawal after extended heavy drinking over a number of years,the drinker may experience:

Accepted Answer

A) Delirium tremens 
B) Saccadian dysrhythmia 
C) Homeostasis 
D) Leptokurtic reaction 
A) Delirium tremens 
B) Saccadian dysrhythmia 
C) Homeostasis 
D) Leptokurtic reaction

Question 10

It is estimated that __________ of the adult global population smokes:

Accepted Answer

A) One third 
B) One quarter 
C) Two thirds 
D) Three quarters 
A) One third 
B) One quarter 
C) Two thirds 
D) Three quarters

Question 11

In the UK,binge drinking in males is defined as the consumption of:

Accepted Answer

A) At least 8 units a day 
B) At least 4 units a day 
C) At least 10 units a day 
D) At least 15 units a day 
A) At least 8 units a day 
B) At least 4 units a day 
C) At least 10 units a day 
D) At least 15 units a day

Question 12

A synthetic form of opium was developed by the Germans during World War II.This is known as?

Accepted Answer

A) Methadone 
B) Prednisalone 
C) Cortisone 
D) Polyheroin 
A) Methadone 
B) Prednisalone 
C) Cortisone 
D) Polyheroin

Question 13

Which of the following are symptoms of delirium tremens?

Accepted Answer

A) Unpleasant hallucinations 
B) Shaking 
C) Muscle tremors 
D) All of the above 
A) Unpleasant hallucinations 
B) Shaking 
C) Muscle tremors 
D) All of the above

Question 14

Based on twin,adoption and family studies,the heritability of substance use disorders is around ________ for alcohol and nicotine dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) 4)5 
B) 0)78 
C) 1)5 
D) 8)4 
A) 4)5 
B) 0)78 
C) 1)5 
D) 8)4

Question 15

Cocaine dependence occurs when the individual finds it difficult to resist using the drug.Evidence from animal studies that a single exposure to cocaine induces long-term changes in:

Accepted Answer

A) Dopamine neurons in the brain 
B) Changes in Serotonin re-uptake 
C) Changes in Frontal lobe activity 
D) Changes in GABA levels in the hippocampus 
A) Dopamine neurons in the brain 
B) Changes in Serotonin re-uptake 
C) Changes in Frontal lobe activity 
D) Changes in GABA levels in the hippocampus

Question 16

Evidence suggests that around 50% of those who start smoking in their adolescent years will go on to smoke for at least a further:

Accepted Answer

A) 15-20 years 
B) 5-10 years 
C) 30-40 years 
D) 20-30 years 
A) 15-20 years 
B) 5-10 years 
C) 30-40 years 
D) 20-30 years

Question 17

Alcohol myopia is a term used to explain:

Accepted Answer

A) The way in which alcohol acts to narrow attention 
B) The way in which alcohol acts to make other appear more attractive 
C) The way in which alcohol acts to improve mood 
D) All of the above 
A) The way in which alcohol acts to narrow attention 
B) The way in which alcohol acts to make other appear more attractive 
C) The way in which alcohol acts to improve mood 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following are complications in the treatment of substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Peer pressure 
B) Comorbid psychiatric disorders 
C) Denial 
D) All of the above 
A) Peer pressure 
B) Comorbid psychiatric disorders 
C) Denial 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Biological treatments for substance abuse disorders can take the form of:

Accepted Answer

A) Weaning the user on to a weaker substance 
B) Reduction of withdrawal symptoms 
C) Use of antagonistic drugs 
D) All of the above 
A) Weaning the user on to a weaker substance 
B) Reduction of withdrawal symptoms 
C) Use of antagonistic drugs 
D) All of the above

Question 20

The main constituent of alcohol is:

Accepted Answer

A) Ethyl alcohol 
B) Lethal alcohol 
C) Methyal alcohol 
D) Benzo alcohol 
A) Ethyl alcohol 
B) Lethal alcohol 
C) Methyal alcohol 
D) Benzo alcohol

In 2010,how many UK smokers reported that they wanted to give up?

Aversion therapy uses what sort of paradigm in order to make the drug less attractive to the user?

Growing evidence to suggest that nicotine has its effects by:

According to DSM-IV-TR the lifetime prevalence of amphetamine use disorders is around:

The main effects of cocaine are caused by the drug:

A US national survey indicated what percentage of the US workforce was working with a hangover?

Which of the following represents the percentage of suicides in which alcohol appears to play an important role?

When one is addicted to a substance,the body:

Following withdrawal after extended heavy drinking over a number of years,the drinker may experience:

It is estimated that __________ of the adult global population smokes:

In the UK,binge drinking in males is defined as the consumption of:

A synthetic form of opium was developed by the Germans during World War II.This is known as?

Which of the following are symptoms of delirium tremens?

Based on twin,adoption and family studies,the heritability of substance use disorders is around ________ for alcohol and nicotine dependence.

Cocaine dependence occurs when the individual finds it difficult to resist using the drug.Evidence from animal studies that a single exposure to cocaine induces long-term changes in:

Evidence suggests that around 50% of those who start smoking in their adolescent years will go on to smoke for at least a further:

Alcohol myopia is a term used to explain:

Which of the following are complications in the treatment of substance use disorders?

Biological treatments for substance abuse disorders can take the form of:

The main constituent of alcohol is:

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Exam 9: Substance Use Disorders

In 2010,how many UK smokers reported that they wanted to give up?

Aversion therapy uses what sort of paradigm in order to make the drug less attractive to the user?

Growing evidence to suggest that nicotine has its effects by:

According to DSM-IV-TR the lifetime prevalence of amphetamine use disorders is around:

The main effects of cocaine are caused by the drug:

A US national survey indicated what percentage of the US workforce was working with a hangover?

Which of the following represents the percentage of suicides in which alcohol appears to play an important role?

When one is addicted to a substance,the body:

Following withdrawal after extended heavy drinking over a number of years,the drinker may experience:

It is estimated that __________ of the adult global population smokes:

In the UK,binge drinking in males is defined as the consumption of:

A synthetic form of opium was developed by the Germans during World War II.This is known as?

Which of the following are symptoms of delirium tremens?

Based on twin,adoption and family studies,the heritability of substance use disorders is around ________ for alcohol and nicotine dependence.

Cocaine dependence occurs when the individual finds it difficult to resist using the drug.Evidence from animal studies that a single exposure to cocaine induces long-term changes in:

Evidence suggests that around 50% of those who start smoking in their adolescent years will go on to smoke for at least a further:

Alcohol myopia is a term used to explain:

Which of the following are complications in the treatment of substance use disorders?

Biological treatments for substance abuse disorders can take the form of:

The main constituent of alcohol is:

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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