Question 1

Repeated use of amphetamines has caused Aaron legal problems,which threaten his job.However,he continues to use the drugs.Aaron most clearly shows symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal. 
B)  substance use disorder. 
C)  sensory deprivation. 
D)  a near-death experience. 
A)  withdrawal. 
B)  substance use disorder. 
C)  sensory deprivation. 
D)  a near-death experience.

Question 2

The reckless,aggressive behavior that may follow alcohol consumption best illustrates that alcohol may act as a

Accepted Answer

A)  methamphetamine. 
B)  disinhibitor. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  stimulant. 
A)  methamphetamine. 
B)  disinhibitor. 
C)  hallucinogen. 
D)  stimulant.

Question 3

Cocaine,amphetamines,Ecstasy,nicotine,and even caffeine are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  barbiturates. 
B)  opiates. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  amphetamines. 
A)  barbiturates. 
B)  opiates. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  amphetamines.

Question 4

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal. 
B)  disinhibition. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  dehydration. 
A)  withdrawal. 
B)  disinhibition. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  dehydration.

Question 5

Amphetamines are classified as ________ and barbiturates are classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinogens;depressants 
B)  stimulants;depressants 
C)  hallucinogens;stimulants 
D)  stimulants;hallucinogens 
A)  hallucinogens;depressants 
B)  stimulants;depressants 
C)  hallucinogens;stimulants 
D)  stimulants;hallucinogens

Question 6

Which of the following may occur when a person uses a stimulant such as cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)  pupils contract 
B)  heart and breathing rates decrease 
C)  blood sugar level rises 
D)  appetite increases 
A)  pupils contract 
B)  heart and breathing rates decrease 
C)  blood sugar level rises 
D)  appetite increases

Question 7

François was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field.Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using?

Accepted Answer

A)  morphine derivatives 
B)  marijuana 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  barbiturates 
A)  morphine derivatives 
B)  marijuana 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  barbiturates

Question 8

Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up bodily functions are called

Accepted Answer

A)  barbiturates. 
B)  opiates. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  amphetamines. 
A)  barbiturates. 
B)  opiates. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  amphetamines.

Question 9

An altered state of consciousness similar to that of a near-death experience is most likely to result from the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  LSD. 
A)  heroin. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  LSD.

Question 10

When cocaine is injected or smoked,it produces only a brief rush of euphoria.But the stimulant drug ________ can trigger eight hours or so of heightened energy and euphoria.

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD 
B)  heroin 
C)  Amytal 
D)  methamphetamine 
A)  LSD 
B)  heroin 
C)  Amytal 
D)  methamphetamine

Question 11

Neuroadaptation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the pain relief that occurs following the use of narcotic drugs. 
B)  continued drug craving and use despite its significant dangers. 
C)  the change in brain chemistry that offsets the effect of a psychoactive drug. 
D)  the increased sympathetic nervous system activity following the use of stimulant drugs. 
A)  the pain relief that occurs following the use of narcotic drugs. 
B)  continued drug craving and use despite its significant dangers. 
C)  the change in brain chemistry that offsets the effect of a psychoactive drug. 
D)  the increased sympathetic nervous system activity following the use of stimulant drugs.

Question 12

Which of the following is a stimulant drug whose aftereffects may include seizures,depression,and occasional violent outbursts?

Accepted Answer

A)  methamphetamine 
B)  heroin 
C)  marijuana 
D)  LSD 
A)  methamphetamine 
B)  heroin 
C)  marijuana 
D)  LSD

Question 13

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  less than one-third of Americans who have ever smoked cigarettes have ever quit. 
B)  regular marijuana smokers typically need to take progressively larger doses to feel the same effect. 
C)  many people do voluntarily stop using addictive drugs without any treatment. 
D)  the majority of people who try cocaine become addicted within 10 years of first use. 
A)  less than one-third of Americans who have ever smoked cigarettes have ever quit. 
B)  regular marijuana smokers typically need to take progressively larger doses to feel the same effect. 
C)  many people do voluntarily stop using addictive drugs without any treatment. 
D)  the majority of people who try cocaine become addicted within 10 years of first use.

Question 14

Which of the following drugs is classified as a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Having an identical rather than fraternal twin with alcohol use disorder puts one at an increased risk for alcohol problems.This indicates that alcohol use disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  has a psychedelic effect. 
B)  is socially influenced. 
C)  is genetically influenced. 
D)  is synaptically transmitted. 
A)  has a psychedelic effect. 
B)  is socially influenced. 
C)  is genetically influenced. 
D)  is synaptically transmitted.

Question 16

Haley plans to take a couple tablets of Ecstasy during a dance party that may last the entire night.One of the immediate dangers of using the drug at this event is

Accepted Answer

A)  increased appetite. 
B)  dehydration. 
C)  lethargy. 
D)  pupil constriction. 
A)  increased appetite. 
B)  dehydration. 
C)  lethargy. 
D)  pupil constriction.

Question 17

Repeated use of an opiate

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases the brain's production of endorphins. 
B)  increases heart and breathing rates. 
C)  is not associated with any serious withdrawal symptoms. 
D)  triggers auditory as well as visual hallucinations. 
A)  decreases the brain's production of endorphins. 
B)  increases heart and breathing rates. 
C)  is not associated with any serious withdrawal symptoms. 
D)  triggers auditory as well as visual hallucinations.

Question 18

A drug's overall effect depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  its biological effects. 
B)  the user's expectations. 
C)  the user's culture. 
D)  all of these factors. 
A)  its biological effects. 
B)  the user's expectations. 
C)  the user's culture. 
D)  all of these factors.

Question 19

Alcohol,marijuana,cocaine,and a wide variety of other chemical agents that alter perceptions and moods are called

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants. 
B)  depressants. 
C)  psychoactive drugs. 
D)  hallucinogens. 
A)  stimulants. 
B)  depressants. 
C)  psychoactive drugs. 
D)  hallucinogens.

Question 20

Nicotine consumption triggers an increase in

Accepted Answer

A)  drowsiness. 
B)  appetite. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  blood pressure. 
A)  drowsiness. 
B)  appetite. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  blood pressure.

Exam 9: Infancy and Childhood

Repeated use of amphetamines has caused Aaron legal problems,which threaten his job.However,he continues to use the drugs.Aaron most clearly shows symptoms of

The reckless,aggressive behavior that may follow alcohol consumption best illustrates that alcohol may act as a

Cocaine,amphetamines,Ecstasy,nicotine,and even caffeine are examples of

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of

Amphetamines are classified as ________ and barbiturates are classified as ________.

Which of the following may occur when a person uses a stimulant such as cocaine?

François was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field.Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using?

Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up bodily functions are called

An altered state of consciousness similar to that of a near-death experience is most likely to result from the use of

When cocaine is injected or smoked,it produces only a brief rush of euphoria.But the stimulant drug ________ can trigger eight hours or so of heightened energy and euphoria.

Neuroadaptation refers to

Which of the following is a stimulant drug whose aftereffects may include seizures,depression,and occasional violent outbursts?

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

Which of the following drugs is classified as a stimulant?

Having an identical rather than fraternal twin with alcohol use disorder puts one at an increased risk for alcohol problems.This indicates that alcohol use disorder

Haley plans to take a couple tablets of Ecstasy during a dance party that may last the entire night.One of the immediate dangers of using the drug at this event is

Repeated use of an opiate

A drug's overall effect depends on

Alcohol,marijuana,cocaine,and a wide variety of other chemical agents that alter perceptions and moods are called

Nicotine consumption triggers an increase in

The History and Scope of Psychology

Thinking Critically with Psychological Science

Research Strategies: How Psychologists Ask and Answer Questions

Neural and Hormonal Systems

The Brain

Behavior Genetics and Evolutionary Psychology

Environmental Influences on Behavior, and Reflections on Nature and Nurture

Prenatal Development and the Newborn

Adolescence

Adulthood, and Reflections on Developmental Issues

Introduction to Sensation and Perception

Vision

Hearing

Other Senses

Perceptual Organization

Perceptual Interpretation

Waking and Sleeping Rhythms

Hypnosis

Drugs and Consciousness

Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

Learning by Observation

Introduction to Memory

Encoding: Getting Information In

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Forgetting, Memory Construction, and Applying Memory Principles to Your Own Education

Thinking

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Introduction to Intelligence

Assessing Intelligence

Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence

Introduction to Motivation

Hunger

Sexual Motivation and the Need to Belong

Motivation at Work

Introduction to Emotion

Experienced Emotion

Expressed Emotion

Stress and Illness

Coping With Stress

Modifying Illness-Related Behaviors

Psychoanalytic Perspective

Humanistic Perspective

Contemporary Research on Personality

Introduction to Psychological Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative and Personality Disorders

Mood Disorders

Schizophrenia

The Psychological Therapies

Evaluating Psychotherapies

The Biomedical Therapies

Social Thinking

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