Question 1

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

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A) tolerance to the effects of the drug. 
B) withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn. 
C) Psychological craving 
D) All of the above 
A) tolerance to the effects of the drug. 
B) withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn. 
C) Psychological craving 
D) All of the above

Question 2

All of the following can occur in people who are alcohol dependent for even short periods of time

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A) blackouts and/or seizures. 
B) hallucinations. 
C) memory loss. 
D) dementia. 
A) blackouts and/or seizures. 
B) hallucinations. 
C) memory loss. 
D) dementia.

Question 3

According to the text,researchers estimate what percentage of individuals in America engage in binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

A) 22 
B) 30 
C) 44 
D) 98 
A) 22 
B) 30 
C) 44 
D) 98

Question 4

Gambling disorder affects approximately ____% of adult Americans

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 
B) 2 
C) 4 
D) 7 
A) 0.5 
B) 2 
C) 4 
D) 7

Question 5

Different rates of alcohol dependence in different countries/regions can be attributed to differences in  all of the following

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A) impulse control 
B) attitude towards alcohol 
C) Availability of alcohol 
D) Physiological reactions 
A) impulse control 
B) attitude towards alcohol 
C) Availability of alcohol 
D) Physiological reactions

Question 6

Both morphine and codeine are analgesics,which means that they

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A) activate the central nervous system. 
B) relieve pain and produce euphoria. 
C) increase alertness. 
D) cause delusions and dissociative experiences. 
A) activate the central nervous system. 
B) relieve pain and produce euphoria. 
C) increase alertness. 
D) cause delusions and dissociative experiences.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive substances alter mood,behav

Question 8

According to the text,the overdose of which of the following drugs is a common means of suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) Benzodiazepines 
B) Barbiturates 
C) Stimulants 
D) Hallucinogens 
A) Benzodiazepines 
B) Barbiturates 
C) Stimulants 
D) Hallucinogens

Question 9

Which of the following is the definition of anticonvulsant?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep-inducing 
B) Anxiety-reducing 
C) Antiseizure 
D) Calming 
A) Sleep-inducing 
B) Anxiety-reducing 
C) Antiseizure 
D) Calming

Question 10

Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in substance-related disorders: use,intoxication,abuse,and dependence.Define the word addiction.

Accepted Answer

Substance intoxication refers to the phy

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) the "high" produced from steroid use is more intense than that experienced with other drugs. 
B) steroids are used to increase body mass and enhance performance. 
C) more females than males use anabolic steroids. 
D) steroids can be taken orally or by injection. 
A) the "high" produced from steroid use is more intense than that experienced with other drugs. 
B) steroids are used to increase body mass and enhance performance. 
C) more females than males use anabolic steroids. 
D) steroids can be taken orally or by injection.

Question 12

Which of the following hallucinogenic substances is processed synthetically?

Accepted Answer

A) Marijuana 
B) LSD 
C) Psilocybin 
D) Mescaline 
A) Marijuana 
B) LSD 
C) Psilocybin 
D) Mescaline

Question 13

Substance abuse and substance dependence are

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A) Different terms for the same condition 
B) Two similar but separate diagnoses in the DSM-5 
C) Outdated terms that reflect incomplete understanding of neurobiology 
D) Combined into a single diagnosis in the DSM-5 
A) Different terms for the same condition 
B) Two similar but separate diagnoses in the DSM-5 
C) Outdated terms that reflect incomplete understanding of neurobiology 
D) Combined into a single diagnosis in the DSM-5

Question 14

Consequences of long-term excessive drinking include

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A) liver disease and/or pancreatitis. 
B) cardiovascular disorders. 
C) brain damage. 
D) any or all of these 
A) liver disease and/or pancreatitis. 
B) cardiovascular disorders. 
C) brain damage. 
D) any or all of these

Question 15

Of the following types of drug prevention strategies,which one has the potential for the most successful outcome (according to the information in your textbook)?

Accepted Answer

A) Education-based programs (e.g., DAR
E)  
B) Skills training to resist social, media, and peer pressure to use drugs 
C) Relapse prevention programs focusing on the learned aspects of dependence 
D) Cultural attitude change (e.g., widespread enactment of no-smoking legislation) 
A) Education-based programs (e.g., DAR
E)  
B) Skills training to resist social, media, and peer pressure to use drugs 
C) Relapse prevention programs focusing on the learned aspects of dependence 
D) Cultural attitude change (e.g., widespread enactment of no-smoking legislation)

Question 16

From a physiological perspective,the reason that a nicotine addict smokes cigarettes frequently throughout the day is to prevent withdrawal symptoms,which include all of the following

Accepted Answer

A) irritability. 
B) weight loss. 
C) depression. 
D) difficulty concentrating. 
A) irritability. 
B) weight loss. 
C) depression. 
D) difficulty concentrating.

Question 17

The benzodiazepine medications are prescribed primarily to treat

Accepted Answer

A) pain. 
B) depression. 
C) anxiety. 
D) addiction. 
A) pain. 
B) depression. 
C) anxiety. 
D) addiction.

Question 18

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive.When you realize that she is talking about cocaine,you inform her that

Accepted Answer

A) scientists agree that it is wonder drug just as she describes. 
B) in the early 20th century cocaine was an ingredient in Pepsi-Cola. 
C) cocaine will make her more social and outgoing. 
D) dependence on cocaine develops slowly over a period of years. 
A) scientists agree that it is wonder drug just as she describes. 
B) in the early 20th century cocaine was an ingredient in Pepsi-Cola. 
C) cocaine will make her more social and outgoing. 
D) dependence on cocaine develops slowly over a period of years.

Question 19

Substance abuse can be seen from either a biological or a psychosocial perspective.For example,the condemnation of drug abuse as an official sin by the Catholic Church is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) the moral weakness model. 
B) the disease model of dependence. 
C) the AA stage model of drug dependency. 
D) a cultural contribution to substance use 
A) the moral weakness model. 
B) the disease model of dependence. 
C) the AA stage model of drug dependency. 
D) a cultural contribution to substance use

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) Faster reaction time 
B) Improved judgment 
C) Impaired motor coordination 
D) Greater creativity 
A) Faster reaction time 
B) Improved judgment 
C) Impaired motor coordination 
D) Greater creativity

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

All of the following can occur in people who are alcohol dependent for even short periods of time

According to the text,researchers estimate what percentage of individuals in America engage in binge drinking?

Gambling disorder affects approximately ____% of adult Americans

Different rates of alcohol dependence in different countries/regions can be attributed to differences in all of the following

Both morphine and codeine are analgesics,which means that they

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

According to the text,the overdose of which of the following drugs is a common means of suicide?

Which of the following is the definition of anticonvulsant?

Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in substance-related disorders: use,intoxication,abuse,and dependence.Define the word addiction.

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

Which of the following hallucinogenic substances is processed synthetically?

Substance abuse and substance dependence are

Consequences of long-term excessive drinking include

Of the following types of drug prevention strategies,which one has the potential for the most successful outcome (according to the information in your textbook)?

From a physiological perspective,the reason that a nicotine addict smokes cigarettes frequently throughout the day is to prevent withdrawal symptoms,which include all of the following

The benzodiazepine medications are prescribed primarily to treat

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive.When you realize that she is talking about cocaine,you inform her that

Substance abuse can be seen from either a biological or a psychosocial perspective.For example,the condemnation of drug abuse as an official sin by the Catholic Church is an example of

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

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

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 10: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

All of the following can occur in people who are alcohol dependent for even short periods of time

According to the text,researchers estimate what percentage of individuals in America engage in binge drinking?

Gambling disorder affects approximately ____% of adult Americans

Different rates of alcohol dependence in different countries/regions can be attributed to differences in all of the following

Both morphine and codeine are analgesics,which means that they

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

According to the text,the overdose of which of the following drugs is a common means of suicide?

Which of the following is the definition of anticonvulsant?

Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in substance-related disorders: use,intoxication,abuse,and dependence.Define the word addiction.

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

Which of the following hallucinogenic substances is processed synthetically?

Substance abuse and substance dependence are

Consequences of long-term excessive drinking include

Of the following types of drug prevention strategies,which one has the potential for the most successful outcome (according to the information in your textbook)?

From a physiological perspective,the reason that a nicotine addict smokes cigarettes frequently throughout the day is to prevent withdrawal symptoms,which include all of the following

The benzodiazepine medications are prescribed primarily to treat

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive.When you realize that she is talking about cocaine,you inform her that

Substance abuse can be seen from either a biological or a psychosocial perspective.For example,the condemnation of drug abuse as an official sin by the Catholic Church is an example of

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

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

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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