Question 1

Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  histamine. 
D)  dopamine. 
A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  histamine. 
D)  dopamine.

Question 2

Which of the following has been shown to help people relax, feel less pain, and make better progress in therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus control 
B)  hypnosis 
C)  lucid dreaming 
D)  the use of microsleeps 
A)  stimulus control 
B)  hypnosis 
C)  lucid dreaming 
D)  the use of microsleeps

Question 3

Popular at raves and nightclubs, which depressant drug is classified as a controlled substance and, in low doses, produces euphoria, a desire to socialize, and a mild loss of inhibitions?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​GHB 
B)  ​Ecstasy 
C)  ​mescaline 
D)  ​crystal meth 
A)  ​GHB 
B)  ​Ecstasy 
C)  ​mescaline 
D)  ​crystal meth

Question 4

Chronic marijuana users are more prone to develop psychosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

From 1886 to 1906, Coca-Cola contained small amounts of cocaine, which were replaced with

Accepted Answer

A)  chocolate flavoring. 
B)  non-hypnotic spices and herbs. 
C)  caffeine. 
D)  nicotine. 
A)  chocolate flavoring. 
B)  non-hypnotic spices and herbs. 
C)  caffeine. 
D)  nicotine.

Question 6

Regarding the use of marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Research has shown that marijuana affects the amygdala, and the amygdala plays a key role in PTSD. 
B)  ​While casual use of marijuana may make coping with PTSD easier in the short-term, it may, over the long-term leave a person's PTSD untreated while adding a drug abuse problem. 
C)  ​Research has not shown people with PTSD to be more vulnerable to developing a cannabis use disorder when marijuana is used in the long-term treatment of PTSD. 
D)  ​Research suggests that the key to overcoming PTSD is facing your fears and desensitizing them with marijuana making it easier to face those fears. 
A)  ​Research has shown that marijuana affects the amygdala, and the amygdala plays a key role in PTSD. 
B)  ​While casual use of marijuana may make coping with PTSD easier in the short-term, it may, over the long-term leave a person's PTSD untreated while adding a drug abuse problem. 
C)  ​Research has not shown people with PTSD to be more vulnerable to developing a cannabis use disorder when marijuana is used in the long-term treatment of PTSD. 
D)  ​Research suggests that the key to overcoming PTSD is facing your fears and desensitizing them with marijuana making it easier to face those fears.

Question 7

Although not fully understood yet, which system of neurons within the nervous system has been shown to influence the impact of stress and pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​neurolympathic system 
B)  ​isocentric pathway system 
C)  ​phosphatepentose pathway system 
D)  ​endocannabinoid system 
A)  ​neurolympathic system 
B)  ​isocentric pathway system 
C)  ​phosphatepentose pathway system 
D)  ​endocannabinoid system

Question 8

Side effects of the newer sleep medications, such as Ambien and Lunesta, include all of the following EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)  amnesia and impaired judgment. 
B)  depression, increased appetite, and decreased sex drive. 
C)  sleepwalking and rebound insomnia. 
D)  sleep apnea and restless legs. 
A)  amnesia and impaired judgment. 
B)  depression, increased appetite, and decreased sex drive. 
C)  sleepwalking and rebound insomnia. 
D)  sleep apnea and restless legs.

Question 9

Some people remain social drinkers for life, whereas others become alcoholics within weeks of taking their first drink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Narcolepsy refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  sudden sleep attacks. 
B)  excessive daytime sleepiness. 
C)  vivid, recurrent nightmares. 
D)  a breathing problem during sleep. 
A)  sudden sleep attacks. 
B)  excessive daytime sleepiness. 
C)  vivid, recurrent nightmares. 
D)  a breathing problem during sleep.

Question 11

Terrence was prescribed a cough medicine with codeine by his doctor.However, after his cough was much better, Terrence used the codeine in the remaining cough medicine to get high.This would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​drug misuse. 
B)  ​drug abuse. 
C)  ​compulsive use. 
D)  ​intensive use. 
A)  ​drug misuse. 
B)  ​drug abuse. 
C)  ​compulsive use. 
D)  ​intensive use.

Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of

Which of the following has been shown to help people relax, feel less pain, and make better progress in therapy?

Popular at raves and nightclubs, which depressant drug is classified as a controlled substance and, in low doses, produces euphoria, a desire to socialize, and a mild loss of inhibitions?

Chronic marijuana users are more prone to develop psychosis.

From 1886 to 1906, Coca-Cola contained small amounts of cocaine, which were replaced with

Regarding the use of marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Although not fully understood yet, which system of neurons within the nervous system has been shown to influence the impact of stress and pain?

Side effects of the newer sleep medications, such as Ambien and Lunesta, include all of the following EXCEPT for

Some people remain social drinkers for life, whereas others become alcoholics within weeks of taking their first drink.

Narcolepsy refers to

Terrence was prescribed a cough medicine with codeine by his doctor.However, after his cough was much better, Terrence used the codeine in the remaining cough medicine to get high.This would be an example of

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Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of

Which of the following has been shown to help people relax, feel less pain, and make better progress in therapy?

Popular at raves and nightclubs, which depressant drug is classified as a controlled substance and, in low doses, produces euphoria, a desire to socialize, and a mild loss of inhibitions?

Chronic marijuana users are more prone to develop psychosis.

From 1886 to 1906, Coca-Cola contained small amounts of cocaine, which were replaced with

Regarding the use of marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Although not fully understood yet, which system of neurons within the nervous system has been shown to influence the impact of stress and pain?

Side effects of the newer sleep medications, such as Ambien and Lunesta, include all of the following EXCEPT for

Some people remain social drinkers for life, whereas others become alcoholics within weeks of taking their first drink.

Narcolepsy refers to

Terrence was prescribed a cough medicine with codeine by his doctor.However, after his cough was much better, Terrence used the codeine in the remaining cough medicine to get high.This would be an example of

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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Regarding the use of marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which of the following statements is FALSE?