Question 1

Hallucinogens have an __________ effect on the CNS and mimic the effects of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitatory; dopamine 
B)  inhibitory; serotonin 
C)  excitatory; epinephrine 
D)  excitatory; serotonin 
E)  inhibitory; dopamine 
A)  excitatory; dopamine 
B)  inhibitory; serotonin 
C)  excitatory; epinephrine 
D)  excitatory; serotonin 
E)  inhibitory; dopamine

Question 2

Hangover symptoms such as upset stomach, fatigue, headache, and thirst can be remedied by

Accepted Answer

A)  vegetable juice. 
B)  rest and time. 
C)  coffee and cigarettes. 
D)  more alcohol. 
E)  a bowl of cereal. 
A)  vegetable juice. 
B)  rest and time. 
C)  coffee and cigarettes. 
D)  more alcohol. 
E)  a bowl of cereal.

Question 3

Canada's Low Risk Drinking Guidelines recommend no more than 6 drinks (at any one time) for women, and 8 drinks for men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The immediate effect of heroin is __________ at higher doses it results in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  calming; pupil constriction 
B)  hyperactivity; paranoia 
C)  pleasurable; respiratory failure 
D)  nausea; coma 
E)  anxiety; euphoria 
A)  calming; pupil constriction 
B)  hyperactivity; paranoia 
C)  pleasurable; respiratory failure 
D)  nausea; coma 
E)  anxiety; euphoria

Question 5

Interventions that involve the family of alcoholics generally target

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-defeating thoughts and distorted beliefs espoused by the family. 
B)  communication and relationship roles. 
C)  how families may be causing relapses. 
D)  the effect of the abuser on other family members. 
E)  the amount of alcohol that everyone in the family drinks. 
A)  the self-defeating thoughts and distorted beliefs espoused by the family. 
B)  communication and relationship roles. 
C)  how families may be causing relapses. 
D)  the effect of the abuser on other family members. 
E)  the amount of alcohol that everyone in the family drinks.

Question 6

Susan is of average size and weight. In order for her to maintain a constant BAL, she should consume no more than

Accepted Answer

A)  1 drink every five hours. 
B)  1 drink every hour. 
C)  5 drinks in one night. 
D)  1 drink every two hours. 
E)  2 drinks per hour. 
A)  1 drink every five hours. 
B)  1 drink every hour. 
C)  5 drinks in one night. 
D)  1 drink every two hours. 
E)  2 drinks per hour.

Question 7

Ninety-nine percent of regular cannabis users are diagnosed with a depressive disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following negative side effects occur due to hallucinogen use?

Accepted Answer

A)  flashbacks 
B)  amotivational syndrome 
C)  recurrent headaches 
D)  respiratory problems 
E)  high blood pressure 
A)  flashbacks 
B)  amotivational syndrome 
C)  recurrent headaches 
D)  respiratory problems 
E)  high blood pressure

Question 9

Classical conditioning approaches to the treatment of alcoholism generally

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on the thought and attitudes of alcoholics. 
B)  attempt to associate alcohol with unpleasant stimuli. 
C)  assume that alcoholism is a disease. 
D)  follow the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous. 
E)  use contingency management. 
A)  focus on the thought and attitudes of alcoholics. 
B)  attempt to associate alcohol with unpleasant stimuli. 
C)  assume that alcoholism is a disease. 
D)  follow the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous. 
E)  use contingency management.

Question 10

Being psychologically accustomed to a substance due to regular usage is defined as habituation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the long-term physical effects of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Chronic alcohol consumption can result i

Question 12

During the 1930s, amphetamines were developed as

Accepted Answer

A)  a decongestant and asthma treatment. 
B)  treatment for hyperactive children. 
C)  a treatment for alcohol abuse. 
D)  a way to calm psychiatric patients. 
E)  a treatment for obesity. 
A)  a decongestant and asthma treatment. 
B)  treatment for hyperactive children. 
C)  a treatment for alcohol abuse. 
D)  a way to calm psychiatric patients. 
E)  a treatment for obesity.

Question 13

Although children tend to mimic their parents' drinking behaviour, the linkage between the two tends to be less strong when the parents are either heavy drinkers or non-drinkers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The two brain regions most damaged by heavy alcohol use are

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system and medulla. 
B)  cerebral cortex and hippocampus. 
C)  basal ganglia and cerebellum. 
D)  thalamus and hypothalamus. 
E)  septum and amygdala. 
A)  limbic system and medulla. 
B)  cerebral cortex and hippocampus. 
C)  basal ganglia and cerebellum. 
D)  thalamus and hypothalamus. 
E)  septum and amygdala.

Question 15

Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms define __________ dependence while, __________ dependence is known as habituation.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic, emotional 
B)  psychological, physical 
C)  habituated, substance 
D)  physical, psychological 
E)  emotional, somatic 
A)  somatic, emotional 
B)  psychological, physical 
C)  habituated, substance 
D)  physical, psychological 
E)  emotional, somatic

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true regarding markers of vulnerability to alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men with alcoholic relatives tend to show an increased heart rate after consuming alcohol. 
B)  MAO activity is higher in alcoholics. 
C)  Sons of alcoholic fathers have lower than normal rates of the fast beta wave. 
D)  High levels of serotonin have been associated with the impulsivity, aggressiveness, and antisocial behaviour. 
E)  Men who show the greatest increases in heart rate were less inclined to drink regularly. 
A)  Men with alcoholic relatives tend to show an increased heart rate after consuming alcohol. 
B)  MAO activity is higher in alcoholics. 
C)  Sons of alcoholic fathers have lower than normal rates of the fast beta wave. 
D)  High levels of serotonin have been associated with the impulsivity, aggressiveness, and antisocial behaviour. 
E)  Men who show the greatest increases in heart rate were less inclined to drink regularly.

Question 17

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use is influenced by various soc

Question 18

The treatment philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous is based on a __________ model and the treatment goal is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal; support 
B)  disease; abstinence 
C)  physical; somatic 
D)  mental; education 
E)  psychosocial; abstinence 
A)  personal; support 
B)  disease; abstinence 
C)  physical; somatic 
D)  mental; education 
E)  psychosocial; abstinence

Question 19

Biological markers, such as levels of serotonin and MAO, and heart rate, have shown clinical utility for the development of alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It appears that since the 1960s, there has been a decrease in the number of people who smoked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Hallucinogens have an effect on the CNS and mimic the effects of .

Hangover symptoms such as upset stomach, fatigue, headache, and thirst can be remedied by

Canada's Low Risk Drinking Guidelines recommend no more than 6 drinks (at any one time) for women, and 8 drinks for men.

The immediate effect of heroin is at higher doses it results in .

Interventions that involve the family of alcoholics generally target

Susan is of average size and weight. In order for her to maintain a constant BAL, she should consume no more than

Ninety-nine percent of regular cannabis users are diagnosed with a depressive disorder.

Which of the following negative side effects occur due to hallucinogen use?

Classical conditioning approaches to the treatment of alcoholism generally

Being psychologically accustomed to a substance due to regular usage is defined as habituation.

Discuss the long-term physical effects of alcohol.

During the 1930s, amphetamines were developed as

Although children tend to mimic their parents' drinking behaviour, the linkage between the two tends to be less strong when the parents are either heavy drinkers or non-drinkers.

The two brain regions most damaged by heavy alcohol use are

Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms define dependence while, dependence is known as habituation.

Which of the following statements is true regarding markers of vulnerability to alcohol?

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

The treatment philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous is based on a model and the treatment goal is .

Biological markers, such as levels of serotonin and MAO, and heart rate, have shown clinical utility for the development of alcoholism.

It appears that since the 1960s, there has been a decrease in the number of people who smoked.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

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Anxiety and Related Disorders

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Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

The Personality Disorders

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Exam 11: Substance-Related Disorders

Hallucinogens have an __________ effect on the CNS and mimic the effects of __________.

Hangover symptoms such as upset stomach, fatigue, headache, and thirst can be remedied by

Canada's Low Risk Drinking Guidelines recommend no more than 6 drinks (at any one time) for women, and 8 drinks for men.

The immediate effect of heroin is __________ at higher doses it results in __________.

Interventions that involve the family of alcoholics generally target

Susan is of average size and weight. In order for her to maintain a constant BAL, she should consume no more than

Ninety-nine percent of regular cannabis users are diagnosed with a depressive disorder.

Which of the following negative side effects occur due to hallucinogen use?

Classical conditioning approaches to the treatment of alcoholism generally

Being psychologically accustomed to a substance due to regular usage is defined as habituation.

Discuss the long-term physical effects of alcohol.

During the 1930s, amphetamines were developed as

Although children tend to mimic their parents' drinking behaviour, the linkage between the two tends to be less strong when the parents are either heavy drinkers or non-drinkers.

The two brain regions most damaged by heavy alcohol use are

Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms define __________ dependence while, __________ dependence is known as habituation.

Which of the following statements is true regarding markers of vulnerability to alcohol?

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

The treatment philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous is based on a __________ model and the treatment goal is __________.

Biological markers, such as levels of serotonin and MAO, and heart rate, have shown clinical utility for the development of alcoholism.

It appears that since the 1960s, there has been a decrease in the number of people who smoked.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Hallucinogens have an effect on the CNS and mimic the effects of .

The immediate effect of heroin is at higher doses it results in .

Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms define dependence while, dependence is known as habituation.

The treatment philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous is based on a model and the treatment goal is .