Question 1

When the body becomes habituated to opiates,it ceases production of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone 
B) endorphins 
C) prostaglandins 
D) norepinephrine 
A) testosterone 
B) endorphins 
C) prostaglandins 
D) norepinephrine

Question 2

Chronic alcohol use is connected with each of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cancer of the stomach 
B) coronary heart disease 
C) gout 
D) arthritis 
A) cancer of the stomach 
B) coronary heart disease 
C) gout 
D) arthritis

Question 3

A recent study of the metabolization of alcohol found that men with family members who suffer from alcoholism ________.

Accepted Answer

A) do not metabolize alcohol 
B) metabolize alcohol more slowly than men who are nonalcoholics 
C) metabolize alcohol at the same rate as men who are nonalcoholics 
D) metabolize alcohol more quickly than men who are nonalcoholics 
A) do not metabolize alcohol 
B) metabolize alcohol more slowly than men who are nonalcoholics 
C) metabolize alcohol at the same rate as men who are nonalcoholics 
D) metabolize alcohol more quickly than men who are nonalcoholics

Question 4

Researchers suspect that deficiencies in the neurotransmitter ________ may underlie alcohol desires or cravings.

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) acetylcholine 
D) epinephrine 
A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) acetylcholine 
D) epinephrine

Question 5

Whenever Jean hangs around her "drinking buddies," she is overwhelmed with cravings to drink alcohol.In the classical conditioning model,the alcohol represents a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) unconditioned stimulus 
B) unconditioned response 
C) conditioned stimulus 
D) conditioned response 
A) unconditioned stimulus 
B) unconditioned response 
C) conditioned stimulus 
D) conditioned response

Question 6

Cue-exposure training may involve an alcoholic seated in front of open alcoholic beverages while being prevent from drinking them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ is Canada's most widely used illegal drug.

Accepted Answer

A) Cocaine 
B) Alcohol 
C) Marijuana 
D) LSD 
A) Cocaine 
B) Alcohol 
C) Marijuana 
D) LSD

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true of heroin?

Accepted Answer

A) Abstinence syndrome associated with dependence on heroin can be severe. 
B) Abstinence syndrome associated with heroin dependence is usually not devastating or fatal. 
C) Withdrawal symptoms begins within four to six hours after the last dose. 
D) Heroin tends to stimulate violent and sometimes criminal behaviour. 
A) Abstinence syndrome associated with dependence on heroin can be severe. 
B) Abstinence syndrome associated with heroin dependence is usually not devastating or fatal. 
C) Withdrawal symptoms begins within four to six hours after the last dose. 
D) Heroin tends to stimulate violent and sometimes criminal behaviour.

Question 9

Drugs such as cocaine apparently directly stimulate the pleasure centres of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Biological treatments for people with chemical dependencies often begin with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) electroconvulsive therapy 
B) behavioural counselling 
C) intoxification 
D) detoxification 
A) electroconvulsive therapy 
B) behavioural counselling 
C) intoxification 
D) detoxification

Question 11

Naltrexone (ReVia)does not prevent people from having a drink of alcohol,but it does blunt the cravings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are some theorists who believe that an alcoholic can learn to drink moderately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

"Alright,I made a mistake,but I can still stop," is an example of absolutist thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Nicotine is the stimulant found in cigarettes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Alcoholics Anonymous is run by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) physicians 
B) social workers 
C) psychotherapists 
D) laypersons 
A) physicians 
B) social workers 
C) psychotherapists 
D) laypersons

Question 16

There is clear evidence of withdrawal syndrome with marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The major medical application for opiates is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) tranquilization 
B) disinfection 
C) anti-inflammatory 
D) analgesia 
A) tranquilization 
B) disinfection 
C) anti-inflammatory 
D) analgesia

Question 18

The first step in the pathway to drug dependence is routine use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Hospitalization is recommended in each of the following cases EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) when substance users cannot exercise control in their usual environments 
B) when disordered users cannot tolerate withdrawal symptoms 
C) when outpatient treatment is more costly 
D) when users behaviour is self-destructive or dangerous to others 
A) when substance users cannot exercise control in their usual environments 
B) when disordered users cannot tolerate withdrawal symptoms 
C) when outpatient treatment is more costly 
D) when users behaviour is self-destructive or dangerous to others

Question 20

Rachel goes to a therapist for treatment of her drinking problem.The therapist makes her drink alcohol at the same time she takes a drug that induces nausea and vomiting.Her therapist is using ________.

Accepted Answer

A) negative reinforcement 
B) aversive conditioning 
C) covert sensitization 
D) skills training 
A) negative reinforcement 
B) aversive conditioning 
C) covert sensitization 
D) skills training

When the body becomes habituated to opiates,it ceases production of ________.

Chronic alcohol use is connected with each of the following EXCEPT ________.

A recent study of the metabolization of alcohol found that men with family members who suffer from alcoholism ________.

Researchers suspect that deficiencies in the neurotransmitter ________ may underlie alcohol desires or cravings.

Whenever Jean hangs around her "drinking buddies," she is overwhelmed with cravings to drink alcohol.In the classical conditioning model,the alcohol represents a(n)________.

Cue-exposure training may involve an alcoholic seated in front of open alcoholic beverages while being prevent from drinking them.

________ is Canada's most widely used illegal drug.

Which of the following is NOT true of heroin?

Drugs such as cocaine apparently directly stimulate the pleasure centres of the brain.

Biological treatments for people with chemical dependencies often begin with ________.

Naltrexone (ReVia)does not prevent people from having a drink of alcohol,but it does blunt the cravings.

There are some theorists who believe that an alcoholic can learn to drink moderately.

"Alright,I made a mistake,but I can still stop," is an example of absolutist thinking.

Nicotine is the stimulant found in cigarettes.

Alcoholics Anonymous is run by ________.

There is clear evidence of withdrawal syndrome with marijuana.

The major medical application for opiates is ________.

The first step in the pathway to drug dependence is routine use.

Hospitalization is recommended in each of the following cases EXCEPT ________.

Rachel goes to a therapist for treatment of her drinking problem.The therapist makes her drink alcohol at the same time she takes a drug that induces nausea and vomiting.Her therapist is using ________.

What Is Abnormal Psychology

Assessment, classification, and Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma-And Stressor-Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Personality

Feeding and Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Gender Dysphoria,paraphilic Disorders,and Sexual Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Abnormal Behaviour Across the Lifespan

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Exam 7: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

When the body becomes habituated to opiates,it ceases production of ________.

Chronic alcohol use is connected with each of the following EXCEPT ________.

A recent study of the metabolization of alcohol found that men with family members who suffer from alcoholism ________.

Researchers suspect that deficiencies in the neurotransmitter ________ may underlie alcohol desires or cravings.

Whenever Jean hangs around her "drinking buddies," she is overwhelmed with cravings to drink alcohol.In the classical conditioning model,the alcohol represents a(n)________.

Cue-exposure training may involve an alcoholic seated in front of open alcoholic beverages while being prevent from drinking them.

________ is Canada's most widely used illegal drug.

Which of the following is NOT true of heroin?

Drugs such as cocaine apparently directly stimulate the pleasure centres of the brain.

Biological treatments for people with chemical dependencies often begin with ________.

Naltrexone (ReVia)does not prevent people from having a drink of alcohol,but it does blunt the cravings.

There are some theorists who believe that an alcoholic can learn to drink moderately.

"Alright,I made a mistake,but I can still stop," is an example of absolutist thinking.

Nicotine is the stimulant found in cigarettes.

Alcoholics Anonymous is run by ________.

There is clear evidence of withdrawal syndrome with marijuana.

The major medical application for opiates is ________.

The first step in the pathway to drug dependence is routine use.

Hospitalization is recommended in each of the following cases EXCEPT ________.

Rachel goes to a therapist for treatment of her drinking problem.The therapist makes her drink alcohol at the same time she takes a drug that induces nausea and vomiting.Her therapist is using ________.

What Is Abnormal Psychology

Assessment, classification, and Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma-And Stressor-Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Personality

Feeding and Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Gender Dysphoria,paraphilic Disorders,and Sexual Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Abnormal Behaviour Across the Lifespan

Filters