Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to be used to produce sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Barbiturates 
B)  Mescaline 
C)  Morphine 
D)  Codeine 
A)  Barbiturates 
B)  Mescaline 
C)  Morphine 
D)  Codeine A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholism is extremely serious but rarely fatal. 
B)  Alcoholism is more common in women that in men. 
C)  Alcoholism increases the risk of suicide. 
D)  Alcoholism is strongly associated with accidental death, but not with violent acts. 
A)  Alcoholism is extremely serious but rarely fatal. 
B)  Alcoholism is more common in women that in men. 
C)  Alcoholism increases the risk of suicide. 
D)  Alcoholism is strongly associated with accidental death, but not with violent acts. C

Question 3

Korsakoff's syndrome is now known as ________

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholic withdrawal. 
B)  alcohol withdrawal delirium. 
C)  delirium tremens. 
D)  alcohol amnestic disorder. 
A)  alcoholic withdrawal. 
B)  alcohol withdrawal delirium. 
C)  delirium tremens. 
D)  alcohol amnestic disorder. D

Question 4

The incidence of alcoholism among Muslims and Mormons is low because ________

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals who practice these religions are likely to live in areas where alcohol is not readily available. 
B)  these religions prohibit alcohol consumption. 
C)  members of both groups are likely to have inherited an inability to metabolize alcohol properly. 
D)  strong family and community bonds protect these populations from all psychological disorders. 
A)  individuals who practice these religions are likely to live in areas where alcohol is not readily available. 
B)  these religions prohibit alcohol consumption. 
C)  members of both groups are likely to have inherited an inability to metabolize alcohol properly. 
D)  strong family and community bonds protect these populations from all psychological disorders.

Question 5

________ has its primary effect by blocking the presynaptic dopamine transporter, increasing the availability of dopamine in the synapse.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which of the following behaviors is indicative of a gambling disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Has made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling. 
B)  Is restless or irritable when gambling. 
C)  Only gambles "for fun" or when feeling "on top of the world." 
D)  The gambling behavior is part of a manic episode. 
A)  Has made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling. 
B)  Is restless or irritable when gambling. 
C)  Only gambles "for fun" or when feeling "on top of the world." 
D)  The gambling behavior is part of a manic episode.

Question 7

"Crack" is a form of ________

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamine. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  ecstasy. 
D)  methamphetamine. 
A)  amphetamine. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  ecstasy. 
D)  methamphetamine.

Question 8

The "alcohol flush reaction" ________

Accepted Answer

A)  is seen during alcohol withdrawal. 
B)  produces a spike in blood pressure and body temperature. 
C)  results from an inability to metabolize alcohol. 
D)  might explain the reduced rate of alcoholism seen among Native American peoples. 
A)  is seen during alcohol withdrawal. 
B)  produces a spike in blood pressure and body temperature. 
C)  results from an inability to metabolize alcohol. 
D)  might explain the reduced rate of alcoholism seen among Native American peoples.

Question 9

Which of the following men has an alcohol-risk personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tim, who is shy, anxious, and withdrawn. 
B)  Brian, who is organized, detail-oriented, and ambitious. 
C)  Sean, who is impulsive, risk-taking, and poor at planning. 
D)  Art, who is frequently depressed and has a low level of self-esteem. 
A)  Tim, who is shy, anxious, and withdrawn. 
B)  Brian, who is organized, detail-oriented, and ambitious. 
C)  Sean, who is impulsive, risk-taking, and poor at planning. 
D)  Art, who is frequently depressed and has a low level of self-esteem.

Question 10

Cirrhosis of the liver ________

Accepted Answer

A)  is a rare complication of alcoholism. 
B)  is due to an allergic-type reaction of the body to alcohol. 
C)  is caused by overworking the liver trying to assimilate large amounts of alcohol. 
D)  is debilitating but rarely fatal. 
A)  is a rare complication of alcoholism. 
B)  is due to an allergic-type reaction of the body to alcohol. 
C)  is caused by overworking the liver trying to assimilate large amounts of alcohol. 
D)  is debilitating but rarely fatal.

Question 11

What type of treatment focuses primarily on clients learning to recognize situations that are likely to trigger drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholics Anonymous 
B)  Motivational Enhancement Therapy 
C)  Relapse Prevention Treatment 
D)  Abstinence Violation Prevention 
A)  Alcoholics Anonymous 
B)  Motivational Enhancement Therapy 
C)  Relapse Prevention Treatment 
D)  Abstinence Violation Prevention

Question 12

_______________are opium-like substances that the body produces.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________are opium-like substances that the body produces....

Question 13

Which of the following drugs are chemically similar to MDMA (Ecstasy)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methamphetamine and LSD 
B)  Cocaine and mescaline 
C)  Methamphetamine and mescaline 
D)  Cocaine and LSD 
A)  Methamphetamine and LSD 
B)  Cocaine and mescaline 
C)  Methamphetamine and mescaline 
D)  Cocaine and LSD

Question 14

James has two alcoholic parents. Research suggests that his risk for alcoholism is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  nearly 100 percent. 
B)  greater than if he had one alcoholic parent. 
C)  no greater than if he had one alcoholic parent. 
D)  about 10 percent higher than if he had no alcoholic parents. 
A)  nearly 100 percent. 
B)  greater than if he had one alcoholic parent. 
C)  no greater than if he had one alcoholic parent. 
D)  about 10 percent higher than if he had no alcoholic parents.

Question 15

One limitation on the findings of genetic influences on alcoholism is that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  not enough research has been done using twins. 
B)  there are so many cultural differences in the use of alcohol that it blurs the genetic differences. 
C)  there have not been enough studies of the majority of children of alcoholics (those who do not become alcoholics). 
D)  there has been too much of a focus on the study of the nonalcoholic children of alcoholics. 
A)  not enough research has been done using twins. 
B)  there are so many cultural differences in the use of alcohol that it blurs the genetic differences. 
C)  there have not been enough studies of the majority of children of alcoholics (those who do not become alcoholics). 
D)  there has been too much of a focus on the study of the nonalcoholic children of alcoholics.

Question 16

In 2011, which of the following accounted for approximately 20 percent of all drug-related emergency room admissions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine 
B)  Ecstasy 
C)  Barbiturates 
D)  Heroin 
A)  Cocaine 
B)  Ecstasy 
C)  Barbiturates 
D)  Heroin

Question 17

Which of the following is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amphetamine 
B)  Cocaine 
C)  Ecstasy 
D)  Mescaline 
A)  Amphetamine 
B)  Cocaine 
C)  Ecstasy 
D)  Mescaline

Question 18

Betty was admitted to the hospital in a state of withdrawal from alcohol. She was diagnosed with alcohol withdrawal delirium (formerly known as delirium tremens). She most likely showed which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delusions of grandeur and an inability to get to sleep 
B)  Disorientation for time and place and vivid hallucinations 
C)  Severe memory deficit and the tendency to falsify reporting events (confabulation) 
D)  Prolonged sleep followed by convulsions and heart failure 
A)  Delusions of grandeur and an inability to get to sleep 
B)  Disorientation for time and place and vivid hallucinations 
C)  Severe memory deficit and the tendency to falsify reporting events (confabulation) 
D)  Prolonged sleep followed by convulsions and heart failure

Question 19

Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications. Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it. Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol. Most likely Adam is taking ________; Beth is taking ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  methadone; Naltrexone 
B)  Naltrexone; methadone 
C)  methadone; Antabuse 
D)  Antabuse; Naltrexone 
A)  methadone; Naltrexone 
B)  Naltrexone; methadone 
C)  methadone; Antabuse 
D)  Antabuse; Naltrexone

Question 20

Impaired memory and concentration, sluggishness, lack of motor coordination, and brain damage are side effects associated with excessive use of ________

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants. 
B)  antihistamines. 
C)  sedatives. 
D)  antidepressants. 
A)  stimulants. 
B)  antihistamines. 
C)  sedatives. 
D)  antidepressants.

Which of the following is most likely to be used to produce sleep?

Which of the following statements is true about alcohol use?

Korsakoff's syndrome is now known as ________

The incidence of alcoholism among Muslims and Mormons is low because ________

________ has its primary effect by blocking the presynaptic dopamine transporter, increasing the availability of dopamine in the synapse.

Which of the following behaviors is indicative of a gambling disorder?

"Crack" is a form of ________

The "alcohol flush reaction" ________

Which of the following men has an alcohol-risk personality?

Cirrhosis of the liver ________

What type of treatment focuses primarily on clients learning to recognize situations that are likely to trigger drinking?

_______________are opium-like substances that the body produces.

Which of the following drugs are chemically similar to MDMA (Ecstasy)?

James has two alcoholic parents. Research suggests that his risk for alcoholism is ________

One limitation on the findings of genetic influences on alcoholism is that ________

In 2011, which of the following accounted for approximately 20 percent of all drug-related emergency room admissions?

Which of the following is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen?

Betty was admitted to the hospital in a state of withdrawal from alcohol. She was diagnosed with alcohol withdrawal delirium (formerly known as delirium tremens). She most likely showed which of the following behaviors?

Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications. Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it. Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol. Most likely Adam is taking ; Beth is taking .

Impaired memory and concentration, sluggishness, lack of motor coordination, and brain damage are side effects associated with excessive use of ________

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Which of the following is most likely to be used to produce sleep?

Which of the following statements is true about alcohol use?

Korsakoff's syndrome is now known as ________

The incidence of alcoholism among Muslims and Mormons is low because ________

________ has its primary effect by blocking the presynaptic dopamine transporter, increasing the availability of dopamine in the synapse.

Which of the following behaviors is indicative of a gambling disorder?

"Crack" is a form of ________

The "alcohol flush reaction" ________

Which of the following men has an alcohol-risk personality?

Cirrhosis of the liver ________

What type of treatment focuses primarily on clients learning to recognize situations that are likely to trigger drinking?

_______________are opium-like substances that the body produces.

Which of the following drugs are chemically similar to MDMA (Ecstasy)?

James has two alcoholic parents. Research suggests that his risk for alcoholism is ________

One limitation on the findings of genetic influences on alcoholism is that ________

In 2011, which of the following accounted for approximately 20 percent of all drug-related emergency room admissions?

Which of the following is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen?

Betty was admitted to the hospital in a state of withdrawal from alcohol. She was diagnosed with alcohol withdrawal delirium (formerly known as delirium tremens). She most likely showed which of the following behaviors?

Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications. Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it. Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol. Most likely Adam is taking ________; Beth is taking ________.

Impaired memory and concentration, sluggishness, lack of motor coordination, and brain damage are side effects associated with excessive use of ________

Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Psychological Treatment

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications. Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it. Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol. Most likely Adam is taking ; Beth is taking .