Exam 9: Infancy and Childhood

Nicotine triggers a(n)________ in anxiety and a(n)________ in mental alertness.

Soon after taking a psychoactive drug,Larisa's breathing slowed,her pupils constricted,and her feelings of anxiety were replaced by blissful pleasure.Larisa most likely experienced the effects of

The major effect of ________ is to release stored serotonin and block its reuptake.

Unlike alcohol,the THC in marijuana

Oxygen deprivation,epilepsy seizures,and other insults to the brain are most clearly known to produce

Recurring symptoms of tolerance and withdrawal are an indication of

Girls with a history of physical abuse are at ________ risk for problematic substance use.Those with a history of eating disorders are at ________ risk for problematic substance use.

A brief rush of euphoria followed by a crash of agitated depression is most closely associated with the use of

Reduced immune system functioning is most likely to accompany long-term repeated use of

Arlette often consumes up to six cocktails in a row before she experiences any noticeable symptoms of intoxication.This suggests that Arlette has developed

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs.

As drug users experience neuroadaptation,they demonstrate signs of

THC,the active ingredient in ________,is classified as a ________.

Alcohol consumption ________ self-control and ________ self-awareness.

After a stressful day at the office,Arthur has five or six drinks at a local bar before going home for dinner.Research suggests that Arthur's heavy drinking will have the most adverse effect on his ability to remember

Who might be tempted to use amphetamines to help him achieve his personal goal?

Participants in a sexual stimulation study who mistakenly thought they had consumed alcohol were more likely than those who thought they had not consumed alcohol to report having strong sexual fantasies and feeling guilt-free.This study best illustrated the impact of

Training young people in drug refusal skills is a tactic that is most clearly designed to "inoculate" them against

Regular users of ________ may achieve a high with smaller amounts of the drug than occasional users.

Prolonged and excessive drinking can shrink the brain most intensely in ________ who have ________ of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.