Question 1

3-11.Briefly characterize the personality of the typical compulsive gambler.

Accepted Answer

He or she is immature,rebellious,unconve

Question 2

1-100.The drug that can create a state most like psychosis is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Judd has been drinking heavily for a number of years.When he is not drinking,he experiences profuse sweating and shakes.This indicates that Judd

Accepted Answer

A) has an organic impairment. 
B) has withdrawal symptoms when he abstains from alcohol. 
C) cannot be diagnosed with substance dependence. 
D) has developed a tolerance for alcohol. 
A) has an organic impairment. 
B) has withdrawal symptoms when he abstains from alcohol. 
C) cannot be diagnosed with substance dependence. 
D) has developed a tolerance for alcohol.

Question 4

1-32.Concerning the causes of alcoholism,

Accepted Answer

A) there are probably several different patterns of causes associated with several different types of alcohol dependence. 
B) there is strong evidence that individuals at risk for alcohol dependence inherit a faulty metabolism. 
C) most research evidence points to genetic liability as the primary cause of alcohol dependence in men,but not in women. 
D) the causes of alcohol dependence are primarily psychosocial rather than biological in nature. 
A) there are probably several different patterns of causes associated with several different types of alcohol dependence. 
B) there is strong evidence that individuals at risk for alcohol dependence inherit a faulty metabolism. 
C) most research evidence points to genetic liability as the primary cause of alcohol dependence in men,but not in women. 
D) the causes of alcohol dependence are primarily psychosocial rather than biological in nature.

Question 5

1-76.Why are estimates of the prevalence of drug dependence likely to be inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Many people who think they have a problem don't. 
B) Twelve-step programs have become the treatment of choice. 
C) Treatment is often not available when it is sought. 
D) Many people do not seek help. 
A) Many people who think they have a problem don't. 
B) Twelve-step programs have become the treatment of choice. 
C) Treatment is often not available when it is sought. 
D) Many people do not seek help.

Question 6

1-27.Your text describes two commonly recognized psychotic reactions to alcohol.They are

Accepted Answer

A) alcoholic tolerance and alcoholic withdrawal. 
B) what used to be called "alcohol dependence" and "alcohol withdrawal." 
C) what used to be called "delirium tremens" and "Korsakoff's psychosis." 
D) alcohol intoxication and alcohol amnestic disorder. 
A) alcoholic tolerance and alcoholic withdrawal. 
B) what used to be called "alcohol dependence" and "alcohol withdrawal." 
C) what used to be called "delirium tremens" and "Korsakoff's psychosis." 
D) alcohol intoxication and alcohol amnestic disorder.

Question 7

Name and describe the effects of two medications used in the treatment of alcohol dependence.

Accepted Answer

Disulfiram (Antabuse): This drug deters

Question 8

1-95.Which of the following is most likely to be used to produce sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) Barbiturates 
B) Mescaline 
C) Morphine 
D) Codeine 
A) Barbiturates 
B) Mescaline 
C) Morphine 
D) Codeine

Question 9

1-44.Persons at high risk for developing alcohol-related problems tend to be more ________ than those at low risk.

Accepted Answer

A) impulsive 
B) vain 
C) dependent 
D) submissive 
A) impulsive 
B) vain 
C) dependent 
D) submissive

Question 10

1-80.Opium and heroin

Accepted Answer

A) were originally used by physicians as pain relievers. 
B) have always been two of the most abused illegal drugs. 
C) induce euphoria but do not reduce pain. 
D) control pain only if they are used to cause unconsciousness. 
A) were originally used by physicians as pain relievers. 
B) have always been two of the most abused illegal drugs. 
C) induce euphoria but do not reduce pain. 
D) control pain only if they are used to cause unconsciousness.

Question 11

1-37.Men who are at high risk for becoming alcoholics

Accepted Answer

A) experience more pleasure when they ingest alcohol than nonalcoholic men. 
B) experience greater lessening of feelings of stress after alcohol consumption than nonalcoholic men. 
C) tend to be more impulsive than the general population. 
D) respond less dramatically to alcohol related-cues than nonalcoholic men. 
A) experience more pleasure when they ingest alcohol than nonalcoholic men. 
B) experience greater lessening of feelings of stress after alcohol consumption than nonalcoholic men. 
C) tend to be more impulsive than the general population. 
D) respond less dramatically to alcohol related-cues than nonalcoholic men.

Question 12

1-70.Which statement about Project MATCH is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) It showed that matching a client's personality to a form of treatment makes no difference. 
B) It proved that treatment based on Alcoholics Anonymous is superior to other forms of treatment. 
C) It showed that treatments only work when they are carefully matched with the personality profiles of the clients in them. 
D) It proved that therapists must establish warm relationships with their clients in order for therapy to be effective. 
A) It showed that matching a client's personality to a form of treatment makes no difference. 
B) It proved that treatment based on Alcoholics Anonymous is superior to other forms of treatment. 
C) It showed that treatments only work when they are carefully matched with the personality profiles of the clients in them. 
D) It proved that therapists must establish warm relationships with their clients in order for therapy to be effective.

Question 13

1-73.What type of treatment focuses primarily on clients learning to recognize situations that are likely to trigger drinking?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcoholics Anonymous 
B) Motivational Enhancement Therapy 
C) Relapse Prevention Treatment 
D) Abstinence Violation Prevention 
A) Alcoholics Anonymous 
B) Motivational Enhancement Therapy 
C) Relapse Prevention Treatment 
D) Abstinence Violation Prevention

Question 14

An alcohol-related psychosis that was previously called Korsakoff's syndrome is __________ .

Accepted Answer

alcohol am

Question 15

1-50.The reciprocal influence model of alcohol use suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) expectancies of social benefit can influence adolescents to begin or to continue drinking. 
B) the final common pathway of alcohol use is motivation. 
C) alcoholics are especially intolerant of stress,and thus susceptible to the tension-reducing properties of alcohol. 
D) marital partners may enable one another to continue drinking. 
A) expectancies of social benefit can influence adolescents to begin or to continue drinking. 
B) the final common pathway of alcohol use is motivation. 
C) alcoholics are especially intolerant of stress,and thus susceptible to the tension-reducing properties of alcohol. 
D) marital partners may enable one another to continue drinking.

Question 16

1-92.Today physicians occasionally prescribe amphetamines for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain. 
B) Staying awake,such as to drive or study. 
C) Treating narcolepsy. 
D) Treating depression in children. 
A) Weight gain. 
B) Staying awake,such as to drive or study. 
C) Treating narcolepsy. 
D) Treating depression in children.

Question 17

1-102.Brendan has been using marijuana daily for more than six years.If he stops using the drug,we may expect

Accepted Answer

A) withdrawal-like symptoms such as nervousness and changes in sleeping and eating. 
B) a period of extreme depression and lethargy,but no physiological symptoms. 
C) a potentially lethal withdrawal phase. 
D) slowed reaction times,increased heart rate,and memory dysfunction. 
A) withdrawal-like symptoms such as nervousness and changes in sleeping and eating. 
B) a period of extreme depression and lethargy,but no physiological symptoms. 
C) a potentially lethal withdrawal phase. 
D) slowed reaction times,increased heart rate,and memory dysfunction.

Question 18

1-98.Barbiturate withdrawal

Accepted Answer

A) is similar to withdrawal from cocaine and opium. 
B) is more dangerous and long-lasting than most drugs. 
C) causes psychological distress but no withdrawal symptoms. 
D) lasts for a short time but is very painful. 
A) is similar to withdrawal from cocaine and opium. 
B) is more dangerous and long-lasting than most drugs. 
C) causes psychological distress but no withdrawal symptoms. 
D) lasts for a short time but is very painful.

Question 19

1-78.Which of the following drugs is MDMA structurally similar to?

Accepted Answer

A) Methamphetamine and LSD 
B) Cocaine and mescaline 
C) Methamphetamine and mescaline 
D) Cocaine and LSD 
A) Methamphetamine and LSD 
B) Cocaine and mescaline 
C) Methamphetamine and mescaline 
D) Cocaine and LSD

Question 20

1-16.What evidence is there that the legal definition of alcohol intoxication (a blood alcohol content of 0.08)should be changed?

Accepted Answer

A) Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much lower blood alcohol levels. 
B) Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much higher blood alcohol levels. 
C) Few people show any impairment at this blood alcohol level. 
D) Judgment becomes impaired long before this blood alcohol level is reached. 
A) Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much lower blood alcohol levels. 
B) Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much higher blood alcohol levels. 
C) Few people show any impairment at this blood alcohol level. 
D) Judgment becomes impaired long before this blood alcohol level is reached.

3-11.Briefly characterize the personality of the typical compulsive gambler.

1-100.The drug that can create a state most like psychosis is

Judd has been drinking heavily for a number of years.When he is not drinking,he experiences profuse sweating and shakes.This indicates that Judd

1-32.Concerning the causes of alcoholism,

1-76.Why are estimates of the prevalence of drug dependence likely to be inaccurate?

1-27.Your text describes two commonly recognized psychotic reactions to alcohol.They are

Name and describe the effects of two medications used in the treatment of alcohol dependence.

1-95.Which of the following is most likely to be used to produce sleep?

1-44.Persons at high risk for developing alcohol-related problems tend to be more ________ than those at low risk.

1-80.Opium and heroin

1-37.Men who are at high risk for becoming alcoholics

1-70.Which statement about Project MATCH is accurate?

1-73.What type of treatment focuses primarily on clients learning to recognize situations that are likely to trigger drinking?

An alcohol-related psychosis that was previously called Korsakoff's syndrome is __________ .

1-50.The reciprocal influence model of alcohol use suggests that

1-92.Today physicians occasionally prescribe amphetamines for which of the following reasons?

1-102.Brendan has been using marijuana daily for more than six years.If he stops using the drug,we may expect

1-98.Barbiturate withdrawal

1-78.Which of the following drugs is MDMA structurally similar to?

1-16.What evidence is there that the legal definition of alcohol intoxication (a blood alcohol content of 0.08)should be changed?

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3-11.Briefly characterize the personality of the typical compulsive gambler.

1-100.The drug that can create a state most like psychosis is

Judd has been drinking heavily for a number of years.When he is not drinking,he experiences profuse sweating and shakes.This indicates that Judd

1-32.Concerning the causes of alcoholism,

1-76.Why are estimates of the prevalence of drug dependence likely to be inaccurate?

1-27.Your text describes two commonly recognized psychotic reactions to alcohol.They are

Name and describe the effects of two medications used in the treatment of alcohol dependence.

1-95.Which of the following is most likely to be used to produce sleep?

1-44.Persons at high risk for developing alcohol-related problems tend to be more ________ than those at low risk.

1-80.Opium and heroin

1-37.Men who are at high risk for becoming alcoholics

1-70.Which statement about Project MATCH is accurate?

1-73.What type of treatment focuses primarily on clients learning to recognize situations that are likely to trigger drinking?

An alcohol-related psychosis that was previously called Korsakoff's syndrome is __________ .

1-50.The reciprocal influence model of alcohol use suggests that

1-92.Today physicians occasionally prescribe amphetamines for which of the following reasons?

1-102.Brendan has been using marijuana daily for more than six years.If he stops using the drug,we may expect

1-98.Barbiturate withdrawal

1-78.Which of the following drugs is MDMA structurally similar to?

1-16.What evidence is there that the legal definition of alcohol intoxication (a blood alcohol content of 0.08)should be changed?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Sexual Variants,abuse,and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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