Question 1

According to the general adaptation syndrome,people tend to be tired and not feel well when first facing a period of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Giving the brain time to figure out what an alarming stimulus is involves the thalamo-cortical-amygdala pathway.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a pharmacologist wanted to develop a benzodiazepine with a low likehood of producing drowsiness,she specifically targets the drug for the…

Accepted Answer

A)  BZ 2 site. 
B)  BZ 1 site. 
C)  barbiturate site. 
D)  ethanol site. 
A)  BZ 2 site. 
B)  BZ 1 site. 
C)  barbiturate site. 
D)  ethanol site.

Question 4

During general adaptation syndrome,a sustained level of physiological arousal characterizes the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance 
B)  alarm 
C)  denial 
D)  exhaustion 
A)  resistance 
B)  alarm 
C)  denial 
D)  exhaustion

Question 5

The drug zolpidem (Ambien)is an example of a …

Accepted Answer

A)  antihistamine. 
B)  barbiturate hypnotic. 
C)  benzodiazepine drug. 
D)  Z-drug. 
A)  antihistamine. 
B)  barbiturate hypnotic. 
C)  benzodiazepine drug. 
D)  Z-drug.

Question 6

Describe the outputs from the amygdala that occur in response to a potentially threatening stimulus.

Accepted Answer

The amygdala sends output signals to the

Question 7

The context of the stimulus is processed by the ___________ when receiving information about a threatening stimulus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The context of the stimulus is processed...

Question 8

The first anxiolytic drug was a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  antidepressant drug. 
B)  barbiturate. 
C)  idoleamine. 
D)  benzodiazepine. 
A)  antidepressant drug. 
B)  barbiturate. 
C)  idoleamine. 
D)  benzodiazepine.

Question 9

A person who engages in a ritual of checking the locks on his doors multiple times before going to bed could have …

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific phobia. 
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C)  obsessive compulsive disorder. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
A)  a specific phobia. 
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C)  obsessive compulsive disorder. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 10

A fear response occurring to a loud car horn appearing to your right was likely processed through the…

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamo-cortical-amygdala pathway 
B)  thalmo-amygdala pathway. 
C)  mesocortical pathway. 
D)  auditory-thalamo-prefrontal cortical pathway. 
A)  thalamo-cortical-amygdala pathway 
B)  thalmo-amygdala pathway. 
C)  mesocortical pathway. 
D)  auditory-thalamo-prefrontal cortical pathway.

Question 11

Engaging in walking,driving,doing laundry,or eating while asleep are examples of …

Accepted Answer

A)  drug-induced sleep walking. 
B)  subconscious behaviors. 
C)  hypnosis. 
D)  sleep-related complex behaviors. 
A)  drug-induced sleep walking. 
B)  subconscious behaviors. 
C)  hypnosis. 
D)  sleep-related complex behaviors.

Question 12

A great fear of tight spaces that prevents a person from riding on elevators is an example of …

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder. 
B)  specific phobia. 
C)  agoraphobia. 
D)  social anxiety disorder. 
A)  panic disorder. 
B)  specific phobia. 
C)  agoraphobia. 
D)  social anxiety disorder.

Question 13

A negative emotion caused by a real or perceived imminent danger or threat is called…

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  fight or flight. 
D)  fear. 
A)  aggression. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  fight or flight. 
D)  fear.

Question 14

A patient with PTSD who currently has high levels of cortisol is most likely in the tonic phase of PTSD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People are more likely to report enjoying the effects of benzodiazepines if

Accepted Answer

A)  they are at least light drinkers. 
B)  they are moderate or heavy drinkers. 
C)  they have a polymorphism of the CYP-2C19 gene. 
D)  they are current smokers. 
A)  they are at least light drinkers. 
B)  they are moderate or heavy drinkers. 
C)  they have a polymorphism of the CYP-2C19 gene. 
D)  they are current smokers.

Question 16

High levels of cortisol can cause…

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to the hypothalamus. 
B)  diminished activity in the prefrontal cortex. 
C)  elevated activity in the amygdala. 
D)  damage to the hippocampus. 
A)  damage to the hypothalamus. 
B)  diminished activity in the prefrontal cortex. 
C)  elevated activity in the amygdala. 
D)  damage to the hippocampus.

Question 17

An increased risk of suicide when first taking an antidepressant drug may be due to…

Accepted Answer

A)  onset of anxiety. 
B)  increase in adverse effects. 
C)  activation of presynaptic 5-HT₁A receptors. 
D)  blockage of serotonin membrane transporters. 
A)  onset of anxiety. 
B)  increase in adverse effects. 
C)  activation of presynaptic 5-HT₁A receptors. 
D)  blockage of serotonin membrane transporters.

Question 18

A barbiturate that is only effective for 30 minutes would be classifed as a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  short-acting barbiturate. 
B)  ultrashort-acting barbiturate. 
C)  intermediate acting barbiturate. 
D)  long-acting barbiturate. 
A)  short-acting barbiturate. 
B)  ultrashort-acting barbiturate. 
C)  intermediate acting barbiturate. 
D)  long-acting barbiturate.

Question 19

A drug specifically used for the treatment of anxiety is called a(n)…

Accepted Answer

A)  tranquilizer. 
B)  bromide. 
C)  anti-anxiety drug. 
D)  anxiolytic. 
A)  tranquilizer. 
B)  bromide. 
C)  anti-anxiety drug. 
D)  anxiolytic.

Question 20

In the study by Liu and colleagues (2012),how did they use optogenetics to activate a specific fear memory?

Accepted Answer

They used transgenic techniques to cause

According to the general adaptation syndrome,people tend to be tired and not feel well when first facing a period of stress.

Giving the brain time to figure out what an alarming stimulus is involves the thalamo-cortical-amygdala pathway.

If a pharmacologist wanted to develop a benzodiazepine with a low likehood of producing drowsiness,she specifically targets the drug for the…

During general adaptation syndrome,a sustained level of physiological arousal characterizes the __________ stage.

The drug zolpidem (Ambien)is an example of a …

Describe the outputs from the amygdala that occur in response to a potentially threatening stimulus.

The context of the stimulus is processed by the ___________ when receiving information about a threatening stimulus.

The first anxiolytic drug was a(n)…

A person who engages in a ritual of checking the locks on his doors multiple times before going to bed could have …

A fear response occurring to a loud car horn appearing to your right was likely processed through the…

Engaging in walking,driving,doing laundry,or eating while asleep are examples of …

A great fear of tight spaces that prevents a person from riding on elevators is an example of …

A negative emotion caused by a real or perceived imminent danger or threat is called…

A patient with PTSD who currently has high levels of cortisol is most likely in the tonic phase of PTSD.

People are more likely to report enjoying the effects of benzodiazepines if

High levels of cortisol can cause…

An increased risk of suicide when first taking an antidepressant drug may be due to…

A barbiturate that is only effective for 30 minutes would be classifed as a(n)…

A drug specifically used for the treatment of anxiety is called a(n)…

In the study by Liu and colleagues (2012),how did they use optogenetics to activate a specific fear memory?

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Antipsychotic Drugs

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Exam 14: Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

According to the general adaptation syndrome,people tend to be tired and not feel well when first facing a period of stress.

Giving the brain time to figure out what an alarming stimulus is involves the thalamo-cortical-amygdala pathway.

If a pharmacologist wanted to develop a benzodiazepine with a low likehood of producing drowsiness,she specifically targets the drug for the…

During general adaptation syndrome,a sustained level of physiological arousal characterizes the __________ stage.

The drug zolpidem (Ambien)is an example of a …

Describe the outputs from the amygdala that occur in response to a potentially threatening stimulus.

The context of the stimulus is processed by the ___________ when receiving information about a threatening stimulus.

The first anxiolytic drug was a(n)…

A person who engages in a ritual of checking the locks on his doors multiple times before going to bed could have …

A fear response occurring to a loud car horn appearing to your right was likely processed through the…

Engaging in walking,driving,doing laundry,or eating while asleep are examples of …

A great fear of tight spaces that prevents a person from riding on elevators is an example of …

A negative emotion caused by a real or perceived imminent danger or threat is called…

A patient with PTSD who currently has high levels of cortisol is most likely in the tonic phase of PTSD.

People are more likely to report enjoying the effects of benzodiazepines if

High levels of cortisol can cause…

An increased risk of suicide when first taking an antidepressant drug may be due to…

A barbiturate that is only effective for 30 minutes would be classifed as a(n)…

A drug specifically used for the treatment of anxiety is called a(n)…

In the study by Liu and colleagues (2012),how did they use optogenetics to activate a specific fear memory?

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

Alcohol

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters