Question 1

Which of the following statements is supported in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine is a synthetic compound. 
B)  Cocaine taken orally (other than smoked) is poorly absorbed by the body. 
C)  Cocaine tends to be less expensive than the amphetamines. 
D)  Cocaine often produces paranoia in those who use it. 
E)  Cocaine use is on the rise. 
A)  Cocaine is a synthetic compound. 
B)  Cocaine taken orally (other than smoked) is poorly absorbed by the body. 
C)  Cocaine tends to be less expensive than the amphetamines. 
D)  Cocaine often produces paranoia in those who use it. 
E)  Cocaine use is on the rise.

Question 2

LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, marijuana, and hashish are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants. 
B)  opiate narcotics. 
C)  sedative-hypnotics. 
D)  hallucinogens. 
E)  psychedelic relaxants. 
A)  stimulants. 
B)  opiate narcotics. 
C)  sedative-hypnotics. 
D)  hallucinogens. 
E)  psychedelic relaxants.

Question 3

Methamphetamine produces an increase in _____ and a decrease in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alertness; appetite 
B)  appetite; alertness 
C)  productivity; appetite 
D)  crime; alertness 
E)  feelings of well-being; depression 
A)  alertness; appetite 
B)  appetite; alertness 
C)  productivity; appetite 
D)  crime; alertness 
E)  feelings of well-being; depression

Question 4

When an individual exhibits a progressively decreased responsiveness to a drug, this phenomenon is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dependence. 
B)  psychosocial adaptation. 
C)  abuse. 
D)  drug immunity syndrome. 
E)  tolerance. 
A)  dependence. 
B)  psychosocial adaptation. 
C)  abuse. 
D)  drug immunity syndrome. 
E)  tolerance.

Question 5

Available evidence on cannabis indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  a moderate relationship between cannabis and crime. 
B)  a strong relationship between cannabis usage and crime. 
C)  no significant relationship between cannabis and crime. 
D)  a weak, but significant relationship between cannabis and crime. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  a moderate relationship between cannabis and crime. 
B)  a strong relationship between cannabis usage and crime. 
C)  no significant relationship between cannabis and crime. 
D)  a weak, but significant relationship between cannabis and crime. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 6

Following a "run" of speed, the person often feels:

Accepted Answer

A)  violent. 
B)  deeply depressed. 
C)  hyperactive. 
D)  paranoid. 
E)  exhausted. 
A)  violent. 
B)  deeply depressed. 
C)  hyperactive. 
D)  paranoid. 
E)  exhausted.

Question 7

Methylphenidate is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ritalin. 
B)  ephedrine. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  Ativan. 
E)  aspirin. 
A)  Ritalin. 
B)  ephedrine. 
C)  cocaine. 
D)  Ativan. 
E)  aspirin.

Question 8

Recent evidence suggests a relationship between:

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin addiction and money-producing crime. 
B)  amphetamine addiction and violence. 
C)  marijuana use and family violence. 
D)  cocaine use and sexual assault. 
E)  marijuana use and inhalants. 
A)  heroin addiction and money-producing crime. 
B)  amphetamine addiction and violence. 
C)  marijuana use and family violence. 
D)  cocaine use and sexual assault. 
E)  marijuana use and inhalants.

Question 9

Most research on drug and alcohol abuse has focused on males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Recent research indicates that an unknown number of youth experiment with drugs but do not continue with regular use. This process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental substance use. 
B)  adolescent drug experimentation. 
C)  gateway drug curiosity. 
D)  curiosity substance abuse. 
E)  temporary experimentation. 
A)  experimental substance use. 
B)  adolescent drug experimentation. 
C)  gateway drug curiosity. 
D)  curiosity substance abuse. 
E)  temporary experimentation.

Which of the following statements is supported in the text?

LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, marijuana, and hashish are classified as:

Methamphetamine produces an increase in _ and a decrease in _.

When an individual exhibits a progressively decreased responsiveness to a drug, this phenomenon is called:

Available evidence on cannabis indicates:

Following a "run" of speed, the person often feels:

Methylphenidate is also known as:

Recent evidence suggests a relationship between:

Most research on drug and alcohol abuse has focused on males.

Recent research indicates that an unknown number of youth experiment with drugs but do not continue with regular use. This process is called:

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Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

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Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

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Psychology of Terrorism

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Exam 16: Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

Which of the following statements is supported in the text?

LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, marijuana, and hashish are classified as:

Methamphetamine produces an increase in _____ and a decrease in _____.

When an individual exhibits a progressively decreased responsiveness to a drug, this phenomenon is called:

Available evidence on cannabis indicates:

Following a "run" of speed, the person often feels:

Methylphenidate is also known as:

Recent evidence suggests a relationship between:

Most research on drug and alcohol abuse has focused on males.

Recent research indicates that an unknown number of youth experiment with drugs but do not continue with regular use. This process is called:

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

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Methamphetamine produces an increase in _ and a decrease in _.