Question 1

After the termination of exposure to some drugs, there are withdrawal effects that are usually

Accepted Answer

A)  similar to the initial effects of the drug. 
B)  opposite to the initial effects of the drug. 
C)  similar to the initial effects of the drug, but much more severe. 
D)  similar to the initial effects of the drug, but much less severe. 
E)  no longer than a few minutes in duration. 
A)  similar to the initial effects of the drug. 
B)  opposite to the initial effects of the drug. 
C)  similar to the initial effects of the drug, but much more severe. 
D)  similar to the initial effects of the drug, but much less severe. 
E)  no longer than a few minutes in duration.

Question 2

The longer that an addict remains abstinent, the greater craving response to drug-related cues. This is called ____________ of drug craving.

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The answer of The longer that an addict remains abstinent,...

Question 3

Although __________ is classified as a depressant, it has stimulant effects at low doses.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  tobacco 
C)  cocaine 
D)  amphetamine 
E)  morphine 
A)  alcohol 
B)  tobacco 
C)  cocaine 
D)  amphetamine 
E)  morphine

Question 4

__________ disease is a condition experienced by tobacco users; it is associated with the constriction of the blood vessels of the periphery, particularly the feet.

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The answer of __________ disease is a condition experienced by...

Question 5

Discuss current approaches to the mechanisms of addiction and concerns over the drug self-administration paradigm.

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25% for discussing initial dru

Question 6

Drug taking is not the only problem experienced by drug addicts; many also

Accepted Answer

A)  display anhedonia. 
B)  have general deficits in self-control. 
C)  engage in excessive risk taking. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both B and C 
A)  display anhedonia. 
B)  have general deficits in self-control. 
C)  engage in excessive risk taking. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both B and C

Question 7

Addicts who have stopped taking their drug of abuse often relapse if they take their drug just once. This effect is called drug __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Addicts who have stopped taking their drug...

Question 8

Drug addicts have been found to make poor decisions and to

Accepted Answer

A)  engage in excessive risky behavior. 
B)  make particularly poor decisions. 
C)  display deficits in self-control. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  engage in excessive risky behavior. 
B)  make particularly poor decisions. 
C)  display deficits in self-control. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Which of the following drugs produces hypothermia (a reduction in body temperature)?

Accepted Answer

A)  morphine 
B)  nicotine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  alcohol 
E)  cocaine 
A)  morphine 
B)  nicotine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  alcohol 
E)  cocaine

Question 10

The branch of the mesotelencephalic dopamine system that projects from the ventral tegmental area is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  mesocorticolimbic pathway. 
B)  tegmental-striate pathway. 
C)  medial forebrain bundle. 
D)  fornix. 
E)  nigrostriatal pathway. 
A)  mesocorticolimbic pathway. 
B)  tegmental-striate pathway. 
C)  medial forebrain bundle. 
D)  fornix. 
E)  nigrostriatal pathway.

Question 11

Withdrawal from which of the following drugs produces the DTs?

Accepted Answer

A)  morphine 
B)  heroin 
C)  cocaine 
D)  both A and B 
E)  none of the above 
A)  morphine 
B)  heroin 
C)  cocaine 
D)  both A and B 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

The strongest psychoactive ingredient of opium is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The strongest psychoactive ingredient of opium is...

Question 13

These drugs are widely used in the treatment of pain, cough, and diarrhea:

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiolytics. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  opiates. 
D)  depressants. 
E)  antidepressants. 
A)  anxiolytics. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  opiates. 
D)  depressants. 
E)  antidepressants.

Question 14

The lack of strong support for early physical-dependence theories of addiction lent indirect support to the notion that the primary factors in drug addiction are

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A)  withdrawal effects. 
B)  tolerance effects. 
C)  conditioned withdrawal effects. 
D)  conditioned compensatory responses. 
E)  the drug's positive-incentive properties. 
A)  withdrawal effects. 
B)  tolerance effects. 
C)  conditioned withdrawal effects. 
D)  conditioned compensatory responses. 
E)  the drug's positive-incentive properties.

Question 15

Many early studies of intracranial self-stimulation focused on the stimulation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral hypothalamus or septum. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  hippocampus. 
E)  striatum or substantia nigra. 
A)  lateral hypothalamus or septum. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  hippocampus. 
E)  striatum or substantia nigra.

Question 16

"Song of Praise" to cocaine was written by

Accepted Answer

A)  The Grateful Dead. 
B)  Bob Marley. 
C)  Paul Simon. 
D)  The Rolling Stones. 
E)  Sigmund Freud. 
A)  The Grateful Dead. 
B)  Bob Marley. 
C)  Paul Simon. 
D)  The Rolling Stones. 
E)  Sigmund Freud.

Question 17

The dopaminergic brain nucleus that has been linked more than any other to the effects of addictive drugs is the nucleus __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The dopaminergic brain nucleus that has been...

Question 18

The conversion of drugs in the body to nonactive chemicals, often by liver enzymes, is referred to as drug

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  blocking. 
E)  habituation. 
A)  tolerance. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  blocking. 
E)  habituation.

Question 19

Taking one drug can often produce tolerance to other drugs; such tolerance is called

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized tolerance. 
B)  cross tolerance. 
C)  contingent tolerance. 
D)  functional tolerance. 
E)  transferred tolerance. 
A)  generalized tolerance. 
B)  cross tolerance. 
C)  contingent tolerance. 
D)  functional tolerance. 
E)  transferred tolerance.

Question 20

The anticipated pleasure associated with an action is its _____________, whereas the actual pleasure experienced is its_____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anhedonia; hedonic value 
B)  hedonic value; anhedonia 
C)  anhedonia; positive incentive value 
D)  hedonic value; positive incentive value 
E)  positive incentive value; hedonic value 
A)  anhedonia; hedonic value 
B)  hedonic value; anhedonia 
C)  anhedonia; positive incentive value 
D)  hedonic value; positive incentive value 
E)  positive incentive value; hedonic value

After the termination of exposure to some drugs, there are withdrawal effects that are usually

The longer that an addict remains abstinent, the greater craving response to drug-related cues. This is called ____________ of drug craving.

Although __________ is classified as a depressant, it has stimulant effects at low doses.

__________ disease is a condition experienced by tobacco users; it is associated with the constriction of the blood vessels of the periphery, particularly the feet.

Discuss current approaches to the mechanisms of addiction and concerns over the drug self-administration paradigm.

Drug taking is not the only problem experienced by drug addicts; many also

Addicts who have stopped taking their drug of abuse often relapse if they take their drug just once. This effect is called drug __________.

Drug addicts have been found to make poor decisions and to

Which of the following drugs produces hypothermia (a reduction in body temperature)?

The branch of the mesotelencephalic dopamine system that projects from the ventral tegmental area is called the

Withdrawal from which of the following drugs produces the DTs?

The strongest psychoactive ingredient of opium is __________.

These drugs are widely used in the treatment of pain, cough, and diarrhea:

The lack of strong support for early physical-dependence theories of addiction lent indirect support to the notion that the primary factors in drug addiction are

Many early studies of intracranial self-stimulation focused on the stimulation of the

"Song of Praise" to cocaine was written by

The dopaminergic brain nucleus that has been linked more than any other to the effects of addictive drugs is the nucleus __________.

The conversion of drugs in the body to nonactive chemicals, often by liver enzymes, is referred to as drug

Taking one drug can often produce tolerance to other drugs; such tolerance is called

The anticipated pleasure associated with an action is its _, whereas the actual pleasure experienced is its_.

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Exam 15: Drug Addiction and the Brain’s Reward Circuits

After the termination of exposure to some drugs, there are withdrawal effects that are usually

The longer that an addict remains abstinent, the greater craving response to drug-related cues. This is called ____________ of drug craving.

Although __________ is classified as a depressant, it has stimulant effects at low doses.

__________ disease is a condition experienced by tobacco users; it is associated with the constriction of the blood vessels of the periphery, particularly the feet.

Discuss current approaches to the mechanisms of addiction and concerns over the drug self-administration paradigm.

Drug taking is not the only problem experienced by drug addicts; many also

Addicts who have stopped taking their drug of abuse often relapse if they take their drug just once. This effect is called drug __________.

Drug addicts have been found to make poor decisions and to

Which of the following drugs produces hypothermia (a reduction in body temperature)?

The branch of the mesotelencephalic dopamine system that projects from the ventral tegmental area is called the

Withdrawal from which of the following drugs produces the DTs?

The strongest psychoactive ingredient of opium is __________.

These drugs are widely used in the treatment of pain, cough, and diarrhea:

The lack of strong support for early physical-dependence theories of addiction lent indirect support to the notion that the primary factors in drug addiction are

Many early studies of intracranial self-stimulation focused on the stimulation of the

"Song of Praise" to cocaine was written by

The dopaminergic brain nucleus that has been linked more than any other to the effects of addictive drugs is the nucleus __________.

The conversion of drugs in the body to nonactive chemicals, often by liver enzymes, is referred to as drug

Taking one drug can often produce tolerance to other drugs; such tolerance is called

The anticipated pleasure associated with an action is its _____________, whereas the actual pleasure experienced is its_____________.

Biopsychology as a Neuroscience: What is Biopsychology, Anyway?

Evolution, Genetics, and Experience: Thinking About the Biology of Behavior

The Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

The Research Methods of Biopsychology

The Visual System

Mechanisms of Perception

The Sensorimotor System

Development of the Nervous System

Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity

Learning, Memory, and Amnesia

Hunger, Eating, and Health

Hormones and Sex

Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms

Lateralization, Language, and the Split Brain

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The anticipated pleasure associated with an action is its _, whereas the actual pleasure experienced is its_.