Question 1

When a dreamer makes a dream more logical by adding details to the dream after awakening,the dream process being used is

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement. 
B)  secondary elaboration. 
C)  condensation. 
D)  symbolization. 
A)  displacement. 
B)  secondary elaboration. 
C)  condensation. 
D)  symbolization.

Question 2

After years of studying the harmfulness of marijuana,scientists have concluded that frequent marijuana use can cause all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in the brain's ability to cope with pain and stress. 
B)  some loss of coordination and concentration. 
C)  an increased risk of prostate and cervical cancer. 
D)  the lowering of sperm production in men and the production of more abnormal sperm. 
A)  a decrease in the brain's ability to cope with pain and stress. 
B)  some loss of coordination and concentration. 
C)  an increased risk of prostate and cervical cancer. 
D)  the lowering of sperm production in men and the production of more abnormal sperm.

Question 3

Illicit use of which of the following drugs has become widespread,especially by people seeking to stay awake and by those who think these drugs can improve their mental or physical performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  mescaline and psilocybin 
B)  GHB and Rohypnol 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  sedative-hypnotics 
A)  mescaline and psilocybin 
B)  GHB and Rohypnol 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  sedative-hypnotics

Question 4

Which of the following is chemically similar to amphetamine,causes brain cells to release extra amounts of serotonin,and produces a rush of energy with users saying that it makes them feel closer to others and heightens sensory experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  GHB 
B)  Rohypnol 
C)  LSD 
D)  MDMA 
A)  GHB 
B)  Rohypnol 
C)  LSD 
D)  MDMA

Question 5

Regarding marijuana,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many people who have stopped using marijuana say they quit because they were bothered by short-term memory loss and concentration problems. 
B)  Marijuana has not been shown to produce a physical dependence. 
C)  In animal studies, marijuana has been shown to cause genetic damage within the cells of the body. 
D)  THC can suppress the body's immune system, increasing one's risk of disease. 
A)  Many people who have stopped using marijuana say they quit because they were bothered by short-term memory loss and concentration problems. 
B)  Marijuana has not been shown to produce a physical dependence. 
C)  In animal studies, marijuana has been shown to cause genetic damage within the cells of the body. 
D)  THC can suppress the body's immune system, increasing one's risk of disease.

Question 6

Regarding caffeine,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine blocks chemicals that normally inhibit or slow nerve activity. 
B)  Less than ten percent of all caffeine users show signs of dependence. 
C)  Physically, caffeine causes sweating, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hand tremors. 
D)  Caffeine suppresses drowsiness and increases alertness, especially when combined with sugar. 
A)  Caffeine blocks chemicals that normally inhibit or slow nerve activity. 
B)  Less than ten percent of all caffeine users show signs of dependence. 
C)  Physically, caffeine causes sweating, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hand tremors. 
D)  Caffeine suppresses drowsiness and increases alertness, especially when combined with sugar.

Question 7

Concerning cocaine,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coca-Colas once contained a small amount of cocaine. 
B)  The effects of cocaine administration usually last several hours. 
C)  First-time users of cocaine risk having convulsions, a heart attack, or a stroke. 
D)  Three out of four cocaine abusers who remain in treatment do succeed in breaking their coke dependence. 
A)  Coca-Colas once contained a small amount of cocaine. 
B)  The effects of cocaine administration usually last several hours. 
C)  First-time users of cocaine risk having convulsions, a heart attack, or a stroke. 
D)  Three out of four cocaine abusers who remain in treatment do succeed in breaking their coke dependence.

Question 8

According to Ernest Hartmann,the major clue to the meaning of a dream lies in the

Accepted Answer

A)  familiarity of the dream characters. 
B)  emotional tone of the dream. 
C)  setting of the dream. 
D)  actions of the dream characters. 
A)  familiarity of the dream characters. 
B)  emotional tone of the dream. 
C)  setting of the dream. 
D)  actions of the dream characters.

Question 9

Regarding recent evidence on the active ingredient in marijuana,which of the following is a FALSE statement about THC?

Accepted Answer

A)  THC receptors have been found in the brain areas involved in the control of skilled movement. 
B)  THC accumulates in the fatty tissues of the reproductive organs. 
C)  THC receptor sites are found in large numbers in the cerebral cortex, which is the seat of human consciousness. 
D)  THC and naturally-occurring chemicals similar to it have not been shown to help the brain to cope with pain or stress. 
A)  THC receptors have been found in the brain areas involved in the control of skilled movement. 
B)  THC accumulates in the fatty tissues of the reproductive organs. 
C)  THC receptor sites are found in large numbers in the cerebral cortex, which is the seat of human consciousness. 
D)  THC and naturally-occurring chemicals similar to it have not been shown to help the brain to cope with pain or stress.

Question 10

Greg is using the most frequently used psychoactive drug in the United States,which is

Accepted Answer

A)  marijuana. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  caffeine. 
A)  marijuana. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  caffeine.

Question 11

Which combination of drugs is most likely to produce a lethal drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol and nicotine 
B)  barbiturate and alcohol 
C)  hallucinogen and amphetamine 
D)  barbiturate and amphetamine 
A)  alcohol and nicotine 
B)  barbiturate and alcohol 
C)  hallucinogen and amphetamine 
D)  barbiturate and amphetamine

Question 12

According to Freud,the dream process in which a single character in a dream may represent several people at once is

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary elaboration. 
B)  condensation. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  symbolization. 
A)  secondary elaboration. 
B)  condensation. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  symbolization.

Question 13

In terms of the number of people involved and the amount of damage done,America's biggest drug problem is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  alcohol. 
C)  Quaaludes. 
D)  marijuana. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  alcohol. 
C)  Quaaludes. 
D)  marijuana.

Question 14

A therapist is working with someone who wants to quit smoking.The most effective strategy to help this person to quit smoking would be for the smoker to

Accepted Answer

A)  go "cold turkey." 
B)  switch to light cigarettes. 
C)  gradually stretch the time periods between cigarettes. 
D)  begin systematic desensitization therapy. 
A)  go "cold turkey." 
B)  switch to light cigarettes. 
C)  gradually stretch the time periods between cigarettes. 
D)  begin systematic desensitization therapy.

Question 15

Drugs with names like Xanax,Halcion,and Valium are

Accepted Answer

A)  barbiturates. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  tranquilizers. 
A)  barbiturates. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  tranquilizers.

Question 16

You are writing a paper on depressants.Of the following drugs,which will you NOT discuss in your paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  benzodiazepine 
C)  GHB 
D)  nicotine 
A)  alcohol 
B)  benzodiazepine 
C)  GHB 
D)  nicotine

Question 17

Treatment for alcoholism generally begins with

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin therapy. 
B)  tranquilizers. 
C)  psychotherapy. 
D)  detoxification. 
A)  vitamin therapy. 
B)  tranquilizers. 
C)  psychotherapy. 
D)  detoxification.

Question 18

Women get intoxicated from less alcohol than men do because

Accepted Answer

A)  the alcohol reacts with the estrogen levels in the women's bodies. 
B)  women tend to drink mixed drinks rather than beer. 
C)  the alcohol is absorbed slower and metabolized faster by women's bodies. 
D)  the alcohol is absorbed faster and metabolized slower by women's bodies. 
A)  the alcohol reacts with the estrogen levels in the women's bodies. 
B)  women tend to drink mixed drinks rather than beer. 
C)  the alcohol is absorbed slower and metabolized faster by women's bodies. 
D)  the alcohol is absorbed faster and metabolized slower by women's bodies.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for social-recreational drinkers to "pace" their drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink slowly and eat while drinking. 
B)  Limit drinking primarily to the first hour of a party. 
C)  If drinking hard liquor, make every other drink a beer or a glass of wine. 
D)  Practice how to politely but firmly refuse drinks. 
A)  Drink slowly and eat while drinking. 
B)  Limit drinking primarily to the first hour of a party. 
C)  If drinking hard liquor, make every other drink a beer or a glass of wine. 
D)  Practice how to politely but firmly refuse drinks.

Question 20

Which of the following are synthetic stimulants that go by the common street names of "speed," "bennies," and "uppers"?

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines 
B)  barbiturates 
C)  tranquilizers 
D)  Rohypnol and GHB 
A)  amphetamines 
B)  barbiturates 
C)  tranquilizers 
D)  Rohypnol and GHB

Exam 5: C: States of Consciousness

When a dreamer makes a dream more logical by adding details to the dream after awakening,the dream process being used is

After years of studying the harmfulness of marijuana,scientists have concluded that frequent marijuana use can cause all of the following EXCEPT

Illicit use of which of the following drugs has become widespread,especially by people seeking to stay awake and by those who think these drugs can improve their mental or physical performance?

Which of the following is chemically similar to amphetamine,causes brain cells to release extra amounts of serotonin,and produces a rush of energy with users saying that it makes them feel closer to others and heightens sensory experiences?

Regarding marijuana,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding caffeine,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Concerning cocaine,which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Ernest Hartmann,the major clue to the meaning of a dream lies in the

Regarding recent evidence on the active ingredient in marijuana,which of the following is a FALSE statement about THC?

Greg is using the most frequently used psychoactive drug in the United States,which is

Which combination of drugs is most likely to produce a lethal drug interaction?

According to Freud,the dream process in which a single character in a dream may represent several people at once is

In terms of the number of people involved and the amount of damage done,America's biggest drug problem is caused by

A therapist is working with someone who wants to quit smoking.The most effective strategy to help this person to quit smoking would be for the smoker to

Drugs with names like Xanax,Halcion,and Valium are

You are writing a paper on depressants.Of the following drugs,which will you NOT discuss in your paper?

Treatment for alcoholism generally begins with

Women get intoxicated from less alcohol than men do because

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for social-recreational drinkers to "pace" their drinking?

Which of the following are synthetic stimulants that go by the common street names of "speed," "bennies," and "uppers"?

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