Question 1

The amphetamine compound used for centuries by Chinese physicians called Ma-huang was marketed in North America to help with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss 
B) asthma 
C) nasal congestion 
D) irregular heart rhythms 
A) weight loss 
B) asthma 
C) nasal congestion 
D) irregular heart rhythms A

Question 2

Which term refers to the study of how genes work to influence addiction?

Accepted Answer

A) psychopathology 
B) functional genomics 
C) molecular genetics 
D) genetic variation 
A) psychopathology 
B) functional genomics 
C) molecular genetics 
D) genetic variation B

Question 3

What can repeated use of MDMA cause?

Accepted Answer

A) marked aggressive tendencies 
B) lasting memory problems 
C) substantial mood changes 
D) insomnia and loss of appetite 
A) marked aggressive tendencies 
B) lasting memory problems 
C) substantial mood changes 
D) insomnia and loss of appetite B

Question 4

Which of the following is classified as a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

A) Halcion 
B) Seconal 
C) Amytal 
D) Rohypnol 
A) Halcion 
B) Seconal 
C) Amytal 
D) Rohypnol

Question 5

A newer prescription drug for pain is oxycodone.Why has it been featured prominently in the news?

Accepted Answer

A) because of its potential for the treatment for cancer 
B) because of its potential for the treatment of AIDS 
C) because of its potential for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms of heroin 
D) because of its potential for abuse and lethal overdose 
A) because of its potential for the treatment for cancer 
B) because of its potential for the treatment of AIDS 
C) because of its potential for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms of heroin 
D) because of its potential for abuse and lethal overdose

Question 6

According to the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey, how many Canadians had a substance use disorder in the previous year?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.2 percent 
B) 3.8 percent 
C) 5.4 percent 
D) 8.3 percent 
A) 1.2 percent 
B) 3.8 percent 
C) 5.4 percent 
D) 8.3 percent

Question 7

Manuel has gambling disorder.Tests have shown he has poor executive control.What impact will this have on the course of Manuel's disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) better response to treatment and a lower chance of relapse 
B) better response to treatment and a higher chance of relapse 
C) worse response to treatment and a lower chance of relapse 
D) worse response to treatment and a higher chance of relapse 
A) better response to treatment and a lower chance of relapse 
B) better response to treatment and a higher chance of relapse 
C) worse response to treatment and a lower chance of relapse 
D) worse response to treatment and a higher chance of relapse

Question 8

Jack has been experiencing hallucinations, panic, and paranoid delusions.What type of substance has he most likely taken too much of?

Accepted Answer

A) amphetamine 
B) alcohol 
C) Seconal 
D) Xanax 
A) amphetamine 
B) alcohol 
C) Seconal 
D) Xanax

Question 9

Heroin and methadone are cross-tolerant.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) They act on the same neurotransmitter receptors and, thus, a person addicted to one drug may become addicted to the other. 
B) They each produce the same level of high in users. 
C) They each produce a significantly different type and level of high in users. 
D) They do not act on the same neurotransmitter receptors; however, the level of tolerance developed will automatically cause a generalization to the other drug. 
A) They act on the same neurotransmitter receptors and, thus, a person addicted to one drug may become addicted to the other. 
B) They each produce the same level of high in users. 
C) They each produce a significantly different type and level of high in users. 
D) They do not act on the same neurotransmitter receptors; however, the level of tolerance developed will automatically cause a generalization to the other drug.

Question 10

Suganthy has intermittent explosive disorder.Which treatment option will most likely help Suganthy?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive behavioural therapy 
B) psychoanalysis 
C) systematic desensitization 
D) a token economy 
A) cognitive behavioural therapy 
B) psychoanalysis 
C) systematic desensitization 
D) a token economy

Question 11

What might be the common factor among abused psychoactive drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) their identical effect on neurotransmitters at the synapse 
B) the suppression of the nervous system 
C) the similar way in which they are metabolized in the body 
D) their ability to activate the "pleasure pathways" of the brain 
A) their identical effect on neurotransmitters at the synapse 
B) the suppression of the nervous system 
C) the similar way in which they are metabolized in the body 
D) their ability to activate the "pleasure pathways" of the brain

Question 12

Linea has gambling disorder.When she undergoes an fMRI as part of a research study, what parts of her brain are most likely to be functioning in an abnormal way?

Accepted Answer

A) ventromedial prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex 
B) orbitofrontal cortex and medial temporal cortex 
C) medial temporal cortex and parahippocampal gyrus 
D) parahippocampal gyrus and ventromedial prefrontal cortex 
A) ventromedial prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex 
B) orbitofrontal cortex and medial temporal cortex 
C) medial temporal cortex and parahippocampal gyrus 
D) parahippocampal gyrus and ventromedial prefrontal cortex

Question 13

Define "psychoactive substance" and give examples of the different categories of psychoactive drugs.Discuss whether these drugs are psychologically or physiologically addictive.

Accepted Answer

A psychoactive substance is a chemical t

Question 14

What is the most commonly prescribed opioid-antagonist drug?

Accepted Answer

A) methadone 
B) naltrexone 
C) bupropion 
D) antabuse 
A) methadone 
B) naltrexone 
C) bupropion 
D) antabuse

Question 15

Discuss current research on the genetic/biological, social, and cultural factors related to alcoholism.Which factors appear most strongly related to the development and progression of the disorder?

Accepted Answer

Current research on alcoholism has shown

Question 16

Mark has been using crack for two years.Although he has tried repeatedly to give it up, the crash is so intense and his cravings for the rush are so strong he just can't quit.What is demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A) substance use 
B) physiological dependence 
C) psychological dependence 
D) substance intoxication 
A) substance use 
B) physiological dependence 
C) psychological dependence 
D) substance intoxication

Question 17

Describe the psychological and behavioural effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short-term and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol has a range of psychological and

Question 18

Barrett and colleagues (2006) found that administering nicotine (through tobacco smoke) leads most smokers to increase their alcohol consumption.According to the researchers, which of the following reasons may explain the cause?

Accepted Answer

A) Using both substances simultaneously may maximize the effects of both smoking and alcohol on the dopamine reward system. 
B) Smoking becomes a conditioned stimulus for the alcohol and increases cravings for alcohol. 
C) Alcohol maximizes the pleasurable effects of smoking on the dopamine reward system. 
D) Nicotine may make drinking alcohol more rewarding in terms of its effect on the dopamine reward system. 
A) Using both substances simultaneously may maximize the effects of both smoking and alcohol on the dopamine reward system. 
B) Smoking becomes a conditioned stimulus for the alcohol and increases cravings for alcohol. 
C) Alcohol maximizes the pleasurable effects of smoking on the dopamine reward system. 
D) Nicotine may make drinking alcohol more rewarding in terms of its effect on the dopamine reward system.

Question 19

"Ice" is a particularly dangerous drug for several reasons.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) Extremely high doses can result in death by suffocation. 
B) It causes marked aggressive tendencies. 
C) It stays in the system longer than cocaine. 
D) It has an extremely high risk of physiological dependence. 
A) Extremely high doses can result in death by suffocation. 
B) It causes marked aggressive tendencies. 
C) It stays in the system longer than cocaine. 
D) It has an extremely high risk of physiological dependence.

Question 20

Which symptom has been found to occur in two-thirds of cocaine abusers?

Accepted Answer

A) hallucinations 
B) delusions 
C) paranoia 
D) seizures 
A) hallucinations 
B) delusions 
C) paranoia 
D) seizures

The amphetamine compound used for centuries by Chinese physicians called Ma-huang was marketed in North America to help with which of the following?

Which term refers to the study of how genes work to influence addiction?

What can repeated use of MDMA cause?

Which of the following is classified as a benzodiazepine?

A newer prescription drug for pain is oxycodone.Why has it been featured prominently in the news?

According to the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey, how many Canadians had a substance use disorder in the previous year?

Manuel has gambling disorder.Tests have shown he has poor executive control.What impact will this have on the course of Manuel's disorder?

Jack has been experiencing hallucinations, panic, and paranoid delusions.What type of substance has he most likely taken too much of?

Heroin and methadone are cross-tolerant.What does this mean?

Suganthy has intermittent explosive disorder.Which treatment option will most likely help Suganthy?

What might be the common factor among abused psychoactive drugs?

Linea has gambling disorder.When she undergoes an fMRI as part of a research study, what parts of her brain are most likely to be functioning in an abnormal way?

Define "psychoactive substance" and give examples of the different categories of psychoactive drugs.Discuss whether these drugs are psychologically or physiologically addictive.

What is the most commonly prescribed opioid-antagonist drug?

Discuss current research on the genetic/biological, social, and cultural factors related to alcoholism.Which factors appear most strongly related to the development and progression of the disorder?

Mark has been using crack for two years.Although he has tried repeatedly to give it up, the crash is so intense and his cravings for the rush are so strong he just can't quit.What is demonstrating?

Describe the psychological and behavioural effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short-term and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

Barrett and colleagues (2006) found that administering nicotine (through tobacco smoke) leads most smokers to increase their alcohol consumption.According to the researchers, which of the following reasons may explain the cause?

"Ice" is a particularly dangerous drug for several reasons.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Which symptom has been found to occur in two-thirds of cocaine abusers?

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Exam 12: Personality Disorders

The amphetamine compound used for centuries by Chinese physicians called Ma-huang was marketed in North America to help with which of the following?

Which term refers to the study of how genes work to influence addiction?

What can repeated use of MDMA cause?

Which of the following is classified as a benzodiazepine?

A newer prescription drug for pain is oxycodone.Why has it been featured prominently in the news?

According to the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey, how many Canadians had a substance use disorder in the previous year?

Manuel has gambling disorder.Tests have shown he has poor executive control.What impact will this have on the course of Manuel's disorder?

Jack has been experiencing hallucinations, panic, and paranoid delusions.What type of substance has he most likely taken too much of?

Heroin and methadone are cross-tolerant.What does this mean?

Suganthy has intermittent explosive disorder.Which treatment option will most likely help Suganthy?

What might be the common factor among abused psychoactive drugs?

Linea has gambling disorder.When she undergoes an fMRI as part of a research study, what parts of her brain are most likely to be functioning in an abnormal way?

Define "psychoactive substance" and give examples of the different categories of psychoactive drugs.Discuss whether these drugs are psychologically or physiologically addictive.

What is the most commonly prescribed opioid-antagonist drug?

Discuss current research on the genetic/biological, social, and cultural factors related to alcoholism.Which factors appear most strongly related to the development and progression of the disorder?

Mark has been using crack for two years.Although he has tried repeatedly to give it up, the crash is so intense and his cravings for the rush are so strong he just can't quit.What is demonstrating?

Describe the psychological and behavioural effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short-term and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

Barrett and colleagues (2006) found that administering nicotine (through tobacco smoke) leads most smokers to increase their alcohol consumption.According to the researchers, which of the following reasons may explain the cause?

"Ice" is a particularly dangerous drug for several reasons.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Which symptom has been found to occur in two-thirds of cocaine abusers?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health

The Psychology of Health and Illness

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