Question 1

According to Thomas et al. (2009), over the last decade in British Columbia, alcohol consumption:

Accepted Answer

A) Has stabilized 
B) Has doubled 
C) Has decreased 
D) Fluctuates year to year 
A) Has stabilized 
B) Has doubled 
C) Has decreased 
D) Fluctuates year to year

Question 2

In studying drinking motives, Goldstein and Flett (2009)found that:

Accepted Answer

A) Some people drink for both coping and enhancement motives 
B) People who drink for coping motives and those who drink for enhancement motives have similar personality features 
C) People who drink for multiple motives could be at greater risk for problem drinking 
D) All of the above 
A) Some people drink for both coping and enhancement motives 
B) People who drink for coping motives and those who drink for enhancement motives have similar personality features 
C) People who drink for multiple motives could be at greater risk for problem drinking 
D) All of the above

Question 3

Drinking hair tonic is an indication of

Accepted Answer

A) pica. 
B) eating disorder. 
C) alcohol dependence. 
D) psychological factors affecting a medical condition. 
A) pica. 
B) eating disorder. 
C) alcohol dependence. 
D) psychological factors affecting a medical condition.

Question 4

According to a study by Fallon and colleagues (2005), what gender differences were found to be related to the effects of nicotine on the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) Before nicotine is used, there are no gender differences in metabolic brain activity in prefrontal systems 
B) Before nicotine is used, women have higher cortical and subcortical brain activity 
C) Male smokers have less overall cognitive activity both prior to and during nicotine use 
D) Female smokers show no changes in brain activity both prior to and during nicotine use 
A) Before nicotine is used, there are no gender differences in metabolic brain activity in prefrontal systems 
B) Before nicotine is used, women have higher cortical and subcortical brain activity 
C) Male smokers have less overall cognitive activity both prior to and during nicotine use 
D) Female smokers show no changes in brain activity both prior to and during nicotine use

Question 5

_______ lags behind other provinces in terms of smoking cessation.

Accepted Answer

A) Alberta 
B) New Brunswick 
C) Ontario 
D) Quebec 
A) Alberta 
B) New Brunswick 
C) Ontario 
D) Quebec

Question 6

Benowitz (2008)reported that nicotine influences brain receptors to facilitate which the release of _____ neurotransmitter, and thus producing _____?

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine; stimulation and pleasure 
B) GABA; mood modulation 
C) endorphins; stimulation and pleasure 
D) all of the above 
A) dopamine; stimulation and pleasure 
B) GABA; mood modulation 
C) endorphins; stimulation and pleasure 
D) all of the above

Question 7

According to the authors, the most famous fictional cocaine addict is:

Accepted Answer

A) Sherlock Holmes 
B) Jay Gatsby 
C) Jack The Ripper 
D) Hannibal Lecter 
A) Sherlock Holmes 
B) Jay Gatsby 
C) Jack The Ripper 
D) Hannibal Lecter

Question 8

The two psychological dimensions that Cox and Klinger (1988)say motivate drinking are

Accepted Answer

A) valence of reinforcement and locus of reasons. 
B) positive-internal and negative-external. 
C) costs and benefits. 
D) approach-avoidance and locus of control. 
A) valence of reinforcement and locus of reasons. 
B) positive-internal and negative-external. 
C) costs and benefits. 
D) approach-avoidance and locus of control.

Question 9

Jolynn took a drug that caused the following symptoms: she felt wide awake and friendly, and had no interest in lunch despite not having eaten since the night before. After taking a second dose of the drug, she became nervous and confused, and developed a severe headache. Which of the following drugs did Jolynn probably take?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) Marijuana 
C) a barbiturate 
D) An amphetamine 
A) Alcohol 
B) Marijuana 
C) a barbiturate 
D) An amphetamine

Question 10

Alcoholics Anonymous programs are usually run by:

Accepted Answer

A) Psychiatrists or psychologists 
B) The participants themselves 
C) Mental health professionals who are themselves recovering alcoholics 
D) Trained paraprofessionals 
A) Psychiatrists or psychologists 
B) The participants themselves 
C) Mental health professionals who are themselves recovering alcoholics 
D) Trained paraprofessionals

Question 11

The first step of therapy for the use of illicit drugs is:

Accepted Answer

A) Hospitalization 
B) Medication 
C) Detoxification 
D) Talk therapy 
A) Hospitalization 
B) Medication 
C) Detoxification 
D) Talk therapy

Question 12

Binge drinking is defined for men as having _____ in a row and for women as having _____ in a row.

Accepted Answer

A) 3;2 
B) 5;4 
C) 7;6 
D) 9;8 
A) 3;2 
B) 5;4 
C) 7;6 
D) 9;8

Question 13

Tolerance for alcohol is mostly determined by psychological factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Vogel-Sprott and her associates from the University of Waterloo have done extensive research in the area of alcohol tolerance. Her research has shown that

Accepted Answer

A) psychological factors may play a role in the development of tolerance. 
B) behavioural reinforcement does not have a direct influence on tolerance. 
C) physiological markers of tolerance are difficult to measure. 
D) psychological factors have no influence on the development of tolerance 
A) psychological factors may play a role in the development of tolerance. 
B) behavioural reinforcement does not have a direct influence on tolerance. 
C) physiological markers of tolerance are difficult to measure. 
D) psychological factors have no influence on the development of tolerance

Question 15

If Joe could take one illicit drug, one time, with no lingering effects and no adverse legal consequences, which would you recommend and why? Make sure that your answer includes the anticipated benefits and consequences of using that drug.

Accepted Answer

I cannot in good conscience recommend an

Question 16

As a group, alcoholics

Accepted Answer

A) have twice the medical expenses of non-drinkers. 
B) have a higher rate of suicide. 
C) constitute a large proportion of mental and general hospital admissions. 
D) All of the above choices are correct. 
A) have twice the medical expenses of non-drinkers. 
B) have a higher rate of suicide. 
C) constitute a large proportion of mental and general hospital admissions. 
D) All of the above choices are correct.

Question 17

Tolerance to amphetamines takes a long time to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The effect of small doses of alcohol on anxiety is dependent on

Accepted Answer

A) the amount drunk. 
B) the sex of the drinker. 
C) the drinker's expectations. 
D) whether the drinker is alcohol dependent. 
A) the amount drunk. 
B) the sex of the drinker. 
C) the drinker's expectations. 
D) whether the drinker is alcohol dependent.

Question 19

Amphetamines were first developed to treat asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A meta-analysis of 17 studies (Lac & Crano, 2009)with over 35,000 participants confirmed that:

Accepted Answer

A) Adolescent perceptions of greater parental monitoring are linked reliably with less marijuana use. 
B) Adolescent perceptions of greater parental monitoring are not linked reliably with less marijuana use. 
C) Adolescent perceptions of greater sibling monitoring are linked reliably with less marijuana use. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Adolescent perceptions of greater parental monitoring are linked reliably with less marijuana use. 
B) Adolescent perceptions of greater parental monitoring are not linked reliably with less marijuana use. 
C) Adolescent perceptions of greater sibling monitoring are linked reliably with less marijuana use. 
D) None of the above.

According to Thomas et al. (2009), over the last decade in British Columbia, alcohol consumption:

In studying drinking motives, Goldstein and Flett (2009)found that:

Drinking hair tonic is an indication of

According to a study by Fallon and colleagues (2005), what gender differences were found to be related to the effects of nicotine on the brain?

_______ lags behind other provinces in terms of smoking cessation.

Benowitz (2008)reported that nicotine influences brain receptors to facilitate which the release of _ neurotransmitter, and thus producing _?

According to the authors, the most famous fictional cocaine addict is:

The two psychological dimensions that Cox and Klinger (1988)say motivate drinking are

Alcoholics Anonymous programs are usually run by:

The first step of therapy for the use of illicit drugs is:

Binge drinking is defined for men as having _ in a row and for women as having _ in a row.

Tolerance for alcohol is mostly determined by psychological factors.

Vogel-Sprott and her associates from the University of Waterloo have done extensive research in the area of alcohol tolerance. Her research has shown that

If Joe could take one illicit drug, one time, with no lingering effects and no adverse legal consequences, which would you recommend and why? Make sure that your answer includes the anticipated benefits and consequences of using that drug.

As a group, alcoholics

Tolerance to amphetamines takes a long time to develop.

The effect of small doses of alcohol on anxiety is dependent on

Amphetamines were first developed to treat asthma.

A meta-analysis of 17 studies (Lac & Crano, 2009)with over 35,000 participants confirmed that:

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 12: Substance-Related Disorders

According to Thomas et al. (2009), over the last decade in British Columbia, alcohol consumption:

In studying drinking motives, Goldstein and Flett (2009)found that:

Drinking hair tonic is an indication of

According to a study by Fallon and colleagues (2005), what gender differences were found to be related to the effects of nicotine on the brain?

_______ lags behind other provinces in terms of smoking cessation.

Benowitz (2008)reported that nicotine influences brain receptors to facilitate which the release of _____ neurotransmitter, and thus producing _____?

According to the authors, the most famous fictional cocaine addict is:

The two psychological dimensions that Cox and Klinger (1988)say motivate drinking are

Alcoholics Anonymous programs are usually run by:

The first step of therapy for the use of illicit drugs is:

Binge drinking is defined for men as having _____ in a row and for women as having _____ in a row.

Tolerance for alcohol is mostly determined by psychological factors.

Vogel-Sprott and her associates from the University of Waterloo have done extensive research in the area of alcohol tolerance. Her research has shown that

If Joe could take one illicit drug, one time, with no lingering effects and no adverse legal consequences, which would you recommend and why? Make sure that your answer includes the anticipated benefits and consequences of using that drug.

As a group, alcoholics

Tolerance to amphetamines takes a long time to develop.

The effect of small doses of alcohol on anxiety is dependent on

Amphetamines were first developed to treat asthma.

A meta-analysis of 17 studies (Lac & Crano, 2009)with over 35,000 participants confirmed that:

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

Benowitz (2008)reported that nicotine influences brain receptors to facilitate which the release of _ neurotransmitter, and thus producing _?

Binge drinking is defined for men as having _ in a row and for women as having _ in a row.