Question 1

Which statement about crack cocaine use is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because crack cocaine is inexpensive, users do not have the life problems seen in other addicted populations. 
B)  Chronic users develop sexual dysfunctions and a disinterest in sex. 
C)  Research suggests there is no fetal crack syndrome. 
D)  Because crack cocaine is associated with passivity and depression, chronic users are less likely to die a violent death than other addicted populations. 
A)  Because crack cocaine is inexpensive, users do not have the life problems seen in other addicted populations. 
B)  Chronic users develop sexual dysfunctions and a disinterest in sex. 
C)  Research suggests there is no fetal crack syndrome. 
D)  Because crack cocaine is associated with passivity and depression, chronic users are less likely to die a violent death than other addicted populations.

Question 2

When John stopped drinking after his last week-long binge, he became very ill. He was disoriented, hallucinating, and paranoid. John seems to be experiencing ________

Accepted Answer

A)  a severe hangover. 
B)  alcohol withdrawal delirium. 
C)  alcohol amnestic disorder. 
D)  alcohol-induced psychosis. 
A)  a severe hangover. 
B)  alcohol withdrawal delirium. 
C)  alcohol amnestic disorder. 
D)  alcohol-induced psychosis.

Question 3

Describe and give an example of the abstinence violation effect.

Accepted Answer

Just as when one cheats on a diet there

Question 4

What complicates the use of Antabuse in the treatment of alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A)  While it lessens cravings, it does nothing to improve negative mood states. 
B)  There is a risk of dependence. 
C)  It has to be administered intravenously. 
D)  Exposure to all alcohol must be avoided. 
A)  While it lessens cravings, it does nothing to improve negative mood states. 
B)  There is a risk of dependence. 
C)  It has to be administered intravenously. 
D)  Exposure to all alcohol must be avoided.

Question 5

What evidence is there that the legal definition of alcohol intoxication (a blood alcohol content of 0.08) should be changed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much lower blood alcohol levels. 
B)  Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much higher blood alcohol levels. 
C)  Few people show any impairment at this blood alcohol level. 
D)  Judgment becomes impaired long before this blood alcohol level is reached. 
A)  Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much lower blood alcohol levels. 
B)  Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much higher blood alcohol levels. 
C)  Few people show any impairment at this blood alcohol level. 
D)  Judgment becomes impaired long before this blood alcohol level is reached.

Question 6

Which parenting skill or parental behavior is most associated with adolescent substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overindulging children by giving them too many gifts and privileges 
B)  Restricting children from any form of experimentation with alcohol and other drugs 
C)  Restricting the expression of positive emotions 
D)  Lack of monitoring the adolescent's activities 
A)  Overindulging children by giving them too many gifts and privileges 
B)  Restricting children from any form of experimentation with alcohol and other drugs 
C)  Restricting the expression of positive emotions 
D)  Lack of monitoring the adolescent's activities

Question 7

Substance abuse usually involves an excessive use of a substance, while __________ usually involves a marked physiological need for the substance.

Accepted Answer

substance

Question 8

What evidence is there that cultural attitudes play a role in the development of alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

Cultural factors can either decrease or

Question 9

Alcohol withdrawal delirium ________

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs when alcohol and other drugs are used simultaneously. 
B)  most commonly occurs in alcoholics who suffer from a mood or personality disorder. 
C)  typically lasts from three to six days. 
D)  is characterized by dissociative and amnesic symptoms. 
A)  occurs when alcohol and other drugs are used simultaneously. 
B)  most commonly occurs in alcoholics who suffer from a mood or personality disorder. 
C)  typically lasts from three to six days. 
D)  is characterized by dissociative and amnesic symptoms.

Question 10

A moderating variable is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  something that makes a person more or less likely to inherit a disorder such as alcoholism. 
B)  something that influences the connection between two other variables. 
C)  something that causes alcoholics not to have as strong a reaction to alcohol as earlier. 
D)  something that causes some alcoholics not to have as much impairment as others. 
A)  something that makes a person more or less likely to inherit a disorder such as alcoholism. 
B)  something that influences the connection between two other variables. 
C)  something that causes alcoholics not to have as strong a reaction to alcohol as earlier. 
D)  something that causes some alcoholics not to have as much impairment as others.

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why women tend to not "hold their booze" as well as men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women tend to eat less. 
B)  Women metabolize alcohol less quickly than men. 
C)  Women usually drink more quickly than men. 
D)  Women tend to drink mixed drinks, while men prefer beer. 
A)  Women tend to eat less. 
B)  Women metabolize alcohol less quickly than men. 
C)  Women usually drink more quickly than men. 
D)  Women tend to drink mixed drinks, while men prefer beer.

Question 12

The reciprocal influence model suggests that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  teens will start drinking early no matter what. 
B)  it may be possible to interrupt the cycle by changing expectancies about drinking. 
C)  it would be hard to interrupt the cycle because most teens' expectancies about drinking are accurate. 
D)  even with different expectancies, teens still drink. 
A)  teens will start drinking early no matter what. 
B)  it may be possible to interrupt the cycle by changing expectancies about drinking. 
C)  it would be hard to interrupt the cycle because most teens' expectancies about drinking are accurate. 
D)  even with different expectancies, teens still drink.

Question 13

The reciprocal influence model of alcohol use suggests that ________

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancies of social benefit can influence adolescents to begin or to continue drinking. 
B)  the final common pathway of alcohol use is motivation. 
C)  alcoholics are especially intolerant of stress, and thus susceptible to the tension-reducing properties of alcohol. 
D)  marital partners may enable one another to continue drinking. 
A)  expectancies of social benefit can influence adolescents to begin or to continue drinking. 
B)  the final common pathway of alcohol use is motivation. 
C)  alcoholics are especially intolerant of stress, and thus susceptible to the tension-reducing properties of alcohol. 
D)  marital partners may enable one another to continue drinking.

Question 14

At low levels, alcohol's effect on the brain is ________; at higher levels, alcohol's effect is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to inhibit glutamate (an excitatory neurotransmitter); release opium-like endorphins 
B)  too minimal to have an impact; massive and excitatory 
C)  depressive; excitatory 
D)  to activate the brain's "pleasure centers"; depress brain functioning 
A)  to inhibit glutamate (an excitatory neurotransmitter); release opium-like endorphins 
B)  too minimal to have an impact; massive and excitatory 
C)  depressive; excitatory 
D)  to activate the brain's "pleasure centers"; depress brain functioning

Question 15

Why do substances such as alcohol and cocaine develop an overpowering hold on people, sometimes after only a few uses?

Accepted Answer

1. Ability to activate areas o

Question 16

Name and describe the two phenomena that are seen when a person has a physiological need for a psychoactive substance.

Accepted Answer

Tolerance: the need for increa

Question 17

An involuntary reoccurrence of perceptual distortions can occur weeks or months after taking a particular drug. The phenomenon is called ________; the drug is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamine psychosis; amphetamine 
B)  a flashback; LSD 
C)  a rush; LSD 
D)  a blackout; alcohol 
A)  amphetamine psychosis; amphetamine 
B)  a flashback; LSD 
C)  a rush; LSD 
D)  a blackout; alcohol

Question 18

What is pathological gambling and why is it considered an addictive disorder when no chemically addictive substances are involved?

Accepted Answer

Pathological gambling, also known as "co

Question 19

The reciprocal influence model is best described as a ________ explanation for teen drinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  cognitive 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  sociocultural 
A)  behavioral 
B)  cognitive 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  sociocultural

Question 20

What is the evidence for and against genetics in alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

Having one or two parents with alcoholis

Which statement about crack cocaine use is accurate?

When John stopped drinking after his last week-long binge, he became very ill. He was disoriented, hallucinating, and paranoid. John seems to be experiencing ________

Describe and give an example of the abstinence violation effect.

What complicates the use of Antabuse in the treatment of alcoholism?

What evidence is there that the legal definition of alcohol intoxication (a blood alcohol content of 0.08) should be changed?

Which parenting skill or parental behavior is most associated with adolescent substance use?

Substance abuse usually involves an excessive use of a substance, while __________ usually involves a marked physiological need for the substance.

What evidence is there that cultural attitudes play a role in the development of alcohol abuse?

Alcohol withdrawal delirium ________

A moderating variable is ________

Which of the following best explains why women tend to not "hold their booze" as well as men?

The reciprocal influence model suggests that ________

The reciprocal influence model of alcohol use suggests that ________

At low levels, alcohol's effect on the brain is ; at higher levels, alcohol's effect is .

Why do substances such as alcohol and cocaine develop an overpowering hold on people, sometimes after only a few uses?

Name and describe the two phenomena that are seen when a person has a physiological need for a psychoactive substance.

An involuntary reoccurrence of perceptual distortions can occur weeks or months after taking a particular drug. The phenomenon is called ; the drug is called .

What is pathological gambling and why is it considered an addictive disorder when no chemically addictive substances are involved?

The reciprocal influence model is best described as a ________ explanation for teen drinking.

What is the evidence for and against genetics in alcoholism?

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Exam 11: Substance-Related Disorders

Which statement about crack cocaine use is accurate?

When John stopped drinking after his last week-long binge, he became very ill. He was disoriented, hallucinating, and paranoid. John seems to be experiencing ________

Describe and give an example of the abstinence violation effect.

What complicates the use of Antabuse in the treatment of alcoholism?

What evidence is there that the legal definition of alcohol intoxication (a blood alcohol content of 0.08) should be changed?

Which parenting skill or parental behavior is most associated with adolescent substance use?

Substance abuse usually involves an excessive use of a substance, while __________ usually involves a marked physiological need for the substance.

What evidence is there that cultural attitudes play a role in the development of alcohol abuse?

Alcohol withdrawal delirium ________

A moderating variable is ________

Which of the following best explains why women tend to not "hold their booze" as well as men?

The reciprocal influence model suggests that ________

The reciprocal influence model of alcohol use suggests that ________

At low levels, alcohol's effect on the brain is ________; at higher levels, alcohol's effect is ________.

Why do substances such as alcohol and cocaine develop an overpowering hold on people, sometimes after only a few uses?

Name and describe the two phenomena that are seen when a person has a physiological need for a psychoactive substance.

An involuntary reoccurrence of perceptual distortions can occur weeks or months after taking a particular drug. The phenomenon is called ________; the drug is called ________.

What is pathological gambling and why is it considered an addictive disorder when no chemically addictive substances are involved?

The reciprocal influence model is best described as a ________ explanation for teen drinking.

What is the evidence for and against genetics in alcoholism?

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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At low levels, alcohol's effect on the brain is ; at higher levels, alcohol's effect is .

An involuntary reoccurrence of perceptual distortions can occur weeks or months after taking a particular drug. The phenomenon is called ; the drug is called .