Question 1

The amygdala's connections with the _________ may mediate physical withdrawal effects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amygdala's connections with the _________ may...

Question 2

The disease model of drug addiction:

Accepted Answer

A)  states that drugs elicit powerful reinforcing effects. 
B)  enhances the reinforcing effects of associated stimuli. 
C)  states that drug addiction fits the medical definition of a disease. 
D)  provides a basis for diagnosing drug addiction. 
A)  states that drugs elicit powerful reinforcing effects. 
B)  enhances the reinforcing effects of associated stimuli. 
C)  states that drug addiction fits the medical definition of a disease. 
D)  provides a basis for diagnosing drug addiction.

Question 3

A researcher that finds considering a drug as an interruption or disorder of physiological functions as most useful for understanding drug addiction likely would prefer:

Accepted Answer

A)  using drive theory to understand drug addiction. 
B)  the latent inhibition model of drug addiction. 
C)  using associative learning principles for modeling drug addiction. 
D)  the disease model of drug addiction. 
A)  using drive theory to understand drug addiction. 
B)  the latent inhibition model of drug addiction. 
C)  using associative learning principles for modeling drug addiction. 
D)  the disease model of drug addiction.

Question 4

How might a discriminative stimulus be described?

Accepted Answer

A)  An organism learns that a stimulus is similar to another stimulus. 
B)  An organism knows that responding is only rewarded when a particular stimulus is present. 
C)  An organism likes the stimulus and works harder to earn the stimulus. 
D)  An organism automatically responds when the stimulus is presented. 
A)  An organism learns that a stimulus is similar to another stimulus. 
B)  An organism knows that responding is only rewarded when a particular stimulus is present. 
C)  An organism likes the stimulus and works harder to earn the stimulus. 
D)  An organism automatically responds when the stimulus is presented.

Question 5

All of the following are features of behavioral therapy except:

Accepted Answer

A)  uses behavior analytic principles to characterize drug addiction. 
B)  may use community reinforcers to compete with drug reinforcers. 
C)  attempts to alter one's decision making during drug cravings. 
D)  uses contingency management approaches. 
A)  uses behavior analytic principles to characterize drug addiction. 
B)  may use community reinforcers to compete with drug reinforcers. 
C)  attempts to alter one's decision making during drug cravings. 
D)  uses contingency management approaches.

Question 6

A stimulus that,when present,signals the availability of reinforcement is called a(n)_________.

Accepted Answer

discrimina

Question 7

A person who engages in a self-calming technique and then thinks of enjoyable healthy activities that he enjoys is likely undergoing:

Accepted Answer

A)  a behavioral therapy. 
B)  a 12-step anonymous program. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  a drug-replacement therapy. 
A)  a behavioral therapy. 
B)  a 12-step anonymous program. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  a drug-replacement therapy.

Question 8

The use of applied behavior analysis principles to analyze and develop strategies to treat drug addiction is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
B)  behavioral therapy. 
C)  a 12-step anonymous program. 
D)  drug-replacement therapy. 
A)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
B)  behavioral therapy. 
C)  a 12-step anonymous program. 
D)  drug-replacement therapy.

Question 9

Otto Loewi's experiment involving transferring fluid from around the heart of one frog to around the heart of another frog demonstrated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholinestase catabolizes acetylcholine. 
B)  that the mesolimbic dopamine pathway affects heart rate. 
C)  that neuronal communication can occur outside of the brain. 
D)  that communication between neurons involves a chemical means of transmission. 
A)  acetylcholinestase catabolizes acetylcholine. 
B)  that the mesolimbic dopamine pathway affects heart rate. 
C)  that neuronal communication can occur outside of the brain. 
D)  that communication between neurons involves a chemical means of transmission.

Question 10

An animal that presses a lever in order to intracranial self-stimulation is likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging in goal-directed behavior. 
B)  demonstrating latent inhibition. 
C)  exhibiting tolerance. 
D)  using the stimulant as a discriminative stimulus. 
A)  engaging in goal-directed behavior. 
B)  demonstrating latent inhibition. 
C)  exhibiting tolerance. 
D)  using the stimulant as a discriminative stimulus.

Question 11

_________ consists of a strong urge to use a drug.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ consists of a strong urge to...

Question 12

Gary feels physically sick and has sense of dread after having not taken heroin since the previous day.Based on this description alone,which stage of the addiction cycle is Gary most likely in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Withdrawal 
B)  Intoxication 
C)  Preoccupation and anticipation 
D)  Relapse 
A)  Withdrawal 
B)  Intoxication 
C)  Preoccupation and anticipation 
D)  Relapse

Question 13

A ________________ may develop from presenting stimuli in the presence of a stimulus involved in an associative learning process.

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned stimulus 
B)  discriminative stimulus 
C)  reinforcer 
D)  unconditioned stimulus 
A)  conditioned stimulus 
B)  discriminative stimulus 
C)  reinforcer 
D)  unconditioned stimulus

Question 14

_________ therapy exchanges the addictive drug with a similar but less harmful drug.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ therapy exchanges the addictive drug with...

Question 15

All of the following are features of a conditioned stimulus (CS)except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Normally developed from pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus. 
B)  The presentation of the conditioned stimulus (CS) increases the future frequency of the response. 
C)  Produces a response similar to the one produced by the unconditioned stimulus. 
D)  The conditioned stimulus did not produce the response before pairing with the unconditioned stimulus. 
A)  Normally developed from pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus. 
B)  The presentation of the conditioned stimulus (CS) increases the future frequency of the response. 
C)  Produces a response similar to the one produced by the unconditioned stimulus. 
D)  The conditioned stimulus did not produce the response before pairing with the unconditioned stimulus.

Question 16

Name and describe the different stage of the drug addiction cycle.

Accepted Answer

Intoxication-Acute drug effects that pro

Question 17

The Harrison Narcotics Act first described drugs as controlled substances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A new drug was given a schedule V classification.This indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  the drug has no abuse potential and has medical uses. 
B)  the drug has high abuse potential and does not have medical uses. 
C)  the drug has relatively low abuse potential and has medical uses. 
D)  the drug has no abuse potential and does not have medical uses. 
A)  the drug has no abuse potential and has medical uses. 
B)  the drug has high abuse potential and does not have medical uses. 
C)  the drug has relatively low abuse potential and has medical uses. 
D)  the drug has no abuse potential and does not have medical uses.

Question 19

According to drive theory,a user continues drug use to avoid unpleasant withdrawal effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Early clinical definitions of addiction focused on the development of tolerance,physical dependence,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  years of substance use. 
B)  physical withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  medical uses of the substance. 
D)  craving. 
A)  years of substance use. 
B)  physical withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  medical uses of the substance. 
D)  craving.

The amygdala's connections with the _________ may mediate physical withdrawal effects.

The disease model of drug addiction:

A researcher that finds considering a drug as an interruption or disorder of physiological functions as most useful for understanding drug addiction likely would prefer:

How might a discriminative stimulus be described?

All of the following are features of behavioral therapy except:

A stimulus that,when present,signals the availability of reinforcement is called a(n)_________.

A person who engages in a self-calming technique and then thinks of enjoyable healthy activities that he enjoys is likely undergoing:

The use of applied behavior analysis principles to analyze and develop strategies to treat drug addiction is called:

Otto Loewi's experiment involving transferring fluid from around the heart of one frog to around the heart of another frog demonstrated that:

An animal that presses a lever in order to intracranial self-stimulation is likely:

_________ consists of a strong urge to use a drug.

Gary feels physically sick and has sense of dread after having not taken heroin since the previous day.Based on this description alone,which stage of the addiction cycle is Gary most likely in?

A ________________ may develop from presenting stimuli in the presence of a stimulus involved in an associative learning process.

_________ therapy exchanges the addictive drug with a similar but less harmful drug.

All of the following are features of a conditioned stimulus (CS)except:

Name and describe the different stage of the drug addiction cycle.

The Harrison Narcotics Act first described drugs as controlled substances.

A new drug was given a schedule V classification.This indicates:

According to drive theory,a user continues drug use to avoid unpleasant withdrawal effects.

Early clinical definitions of addiction focused on the development of tolerance,physical dependence,and:

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

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Exam 5: Drugs of Abuse

The amygdala's connections with the _________ may mediate physical withdrawal effects.

The disease model of drug addiction:

A researcher that finds considering a drug as an interruption or disorder of physiological functions as most useful for understanding drug addiction likely would prefer:

How might a discriminative stimulus be described?

All of the following are features of behavioral therapy except:

A stimulus that,when present,signals the availability of reinforcement is called a(n)_________.

A person who engages in a self-calming technique and then thinks of enjoyable healthy activities that he enjoys is likely undergoing:

The use of applied behavior analysis principles to analyze and develop strategies to treat drug addiction is called:

Otto Loewi's experiment involving transferring fluid from around the heart of one frog to around the heart of another frog demonstrated that:

An animal that presses a lever in order to intracranial self-stimulation is likely:

_________ consists of a strong urge to use a drug.

Gary feels physically sick and has sense of dread after having not taken heroin since the previous day.Based on this description alone,which stage of the addiction cycle is Gary most likely in?

A ________________ may develop from presenting stimuli in the presence of a stimulus involved in an associative learning process.

_________ therapy exchanges the addictive drug with a similar but less harmful drug.

All of the following are features of a conditioned stimulus (CS)except:

Name and describe the different stage of the drug addiction cycle.

The Harrison Narcotics Act first described drugs as controlled substances.

A new drug was given a schedule V classification.This indicates:

According to drive theory,a user continues drug use to avoid unpleasant withdrawal effects.

Early clinical definitions of addiction focused on the development of tolerance,physical dependence,and:

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters