Question 1

1-24.Bertha has been drinking to excess for many years.She is malnourished.This is because

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol has few calories. 
B) alcohol impairs the body's ability to utilize nutrients. 
C) alcoholism impairs her ability to choose healthy foods. 
D) alcoholism causes people to lose their appetites. 
A) alcohol has few calories. 
B) alcohol impairs the body's ability to utilize nutrients. 
C) alcoholism impairs her ability to choose healthy foods. 
D) alcoholism causes people to lose their appetites.

Question 2

1-47.Rosa comes to you for treatment of her alcohol abuse.You suspect that she might have some other disorder as well.Why is it important for you to evaluate her status?

Accepted Answer

A) Treating another disorder,when present along with alcohol abuse,usually clears up the excessive drinking as well. 
B) Her genetic liability may be much stronger if the alcohol abuse is the only disorder. 
C) The other disorder should be treated first. 
D) The co-occurrence of another mental disorder has a very significant effect on treatment outcome. 
A) Treating another disorder,when present along with alcohol abuse,usually clears up the excessive drinking as well. 
B) Her genetic liability may be much stronger if the alcohol abuse is the only disorder. 
C) The other disorder should be treated first. 
D) The co-occurrence of another mental disorder has a very significant effect on treatment outcome.

Question 3

1-97.Which of the following people is most likely to be dependent on barbiturates?

Accepted Answer

A) A teenaged boy who is often impulsive and aggressive 
B) An undereducated member of a minority group who has antisocial personality disorder 
C) An anxious young adult who takes the drugs to feel more confident 
D) Middle-aged and older persons who cannot get to sleep without them 
A) A teenaged boy who is often impulsive and aggressive 
B) An undereducated member of a minority group who has antisocial personality disorder 
C) An anxious young adult who takes the drugs to feel more confident 
D) Middle-aged and older persons who cannot get to sleep without them

Question 4

1-49.The tension-reduction model of alcoholism

Accepted Answer

A) does not explain why some excessive drinkers are able to maintain control over their drinking while others are not. 
B) suggests that alcoholism is environmentally determined. 
C) proposes that alcoholism is an incurable disease. 
D) provides an explanation for the role that personality traits play in the development of alcohol abuse. 
A) does not explain why some excessive drinkers are able to maintain control over their drinking while others are not. 
B) suggests that alcoholism is environmentally determined. 
C) proposes that alcoholism is an incurable disease. 
D) provides an explanation for the role that personality traits play in the development of alcohol abuse.

Question 5

1-23.Malnutrition

Accepted Answer

A) does not occur in alcoholics since alcohol provides both calories and nutrients. 
B) only occurs when alcoholics are destitute and not able to afford to purchase food. 
C) may occur in alcoholics since alcohol interferes with the body's ability to use nutrients. 
D) is rare among alcoholics because alcohol is most commonly consumed with food. 
A) does not occur in alcoholics since alcohol provides both calories and nutrients. 
B) only occurs when alcoholics are destitute and not able to afford to purchase food. 
C) may occur in alcoholics since alcohol interferes with the body's ability to use nutrients. 
D) is rare among alcoholics because alcohol is most commonly consumed with food.

Question 6

1-81.In 2005,which of the following accounted for 10 percent of all drug-related emergency room admissions?

Accepted Answer

A) Cocaine 
B) Ecstasy 
C) Barbiturates 
D) Heroin 
A) Cocaine 
B) Ecstasy 
C) Barbiturates 
D) Heroin

Question 7

1-64.Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications.Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it.Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol.Most likely Adam is taking ________; Beth is taking ________.

Accepted Answer

A) methadone; Naltrexone 
B) Naltrexone; methadone 
C) methadone; Antabuse 
D) Antabuse; Naltrexone 
A) methadone; Naltrexone 
B) Naltrexone; methadone 
C) methadone; Antabuse 
D) Antabuse; Naltrexone

Question 8

1-11.Observed changes in drinking patterns suggest that in the future

Accepted Answer

A) the ratio of male to female problem drinkers will increase. 
B) the ratio of male to female problem drinkers will decrease. 
C) the proportion of blacks that are problem drinkers will increase. 
D) the proportion of blacks that are problem drinkers will decrease. 
A) the ratio of male to female problem drinkers will increase. 
B) the ratio of male to female problem drinkers will decrease. 
C) the proportion of blacks that are problem drinkers will increase. 
D) the proportion of blacks that are problem drinkers will decrease.

Question 9

Substance abuse usually involves an excessive use of a substance,while __________ usually involves a marked physiological need for the substance.

Accepted Answer

substance

Question 10

1-99.Barbiturate withdrawal

Accepted Answer

A) usually last several months. 
B) are purely psychological. 
C) are far less serious than opiate withdrawal. 
D) can be minimized by administering another drug. 
A) usually last several months. 
B) are purely psychological. 
C) are far less serious than opiate withdrawal. 
D) can be minimized by administering another drug.

Question 11

1-67.Controlled drinking - teaching alcoholics to drink in moderation -

Accepted Answer

A) has been generally accepted as a useful treatment. 
B) is incorporated in Brief Motivational Intervention 
C) works better than complete abstinence. 
D) seems to work well for all types of alcoholics. 
A) has been generally accepted as a useful treatment. 
B) is incorporated in Brief Motivational Intervention 
C) works better than complete abstinence. 
D) seems to work well for all types of alcoholics.

Question 12

1-89.Which statement about crack cocaine use is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Because crack cocaine is inexpensive,users do not have the life problems seen in other addicted populations. 
B) Chronic users develop sexual dysfunctions and a disinterest in sex. 
C) Fetal crack syndrome is as distinct and damaging as fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) Because crack cocaine is associated with passivity and depression,chronic users are less likely to die a violent death than other addicted populations. 
A) Because crack cocaine is inexpensive,users do not have the life problems seen in other addicted populations. 
B) Chronic users develop sexual dysfunctions and a disinterest in sex. 
C) Fetal crack syndrome is as distinct and damaging as fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) Because crack cocaine is associated with passivity and depression,chronic users are less likely to die a violent death than other addicted populations.

Question 13

1-41.One limitation on the findings of genetic influences on alcoholism is that

Accepted Answer

A) not enough research has been done using twins. 
B) there are so many cultural differences in the use of alcohol that it blurs the genetic differences. 
C) there have not been enough studies of the majority of children of alcoholics (those who do not become alcoholics). 
D) there has been too much of a focus on the study of the nonalcoholic children of alcoholics. 
A) not enough research has been done using twins. 
B) there are so many cultural differences in the use of alcohol that it blurs the genetic differences. 
C) there have not been enough studies of the majority of children of alcoholics (those who do not become alcoholics). 
D) there has been too much of a focus on the study of the nonalcoholic children of alcoholics.

Question 14

1-90.Children of mothers who use crack

Accepted Answer

A) are likely to have fetal crack syndrome. 
B) usually have no physical or mental problems. 
C) are at risk for being mistreated by their mothers. 
D) are at higher risk for anxiety disorders and ADHD. 
A) are likely to have fetal crack syndrome. 
B) usually have no physical or mental problems. 
C) are at risk for being mistreated by their mothers. 
D) are at higher risk for anxiety disorders and ADHD.

Question 15

1-69.In contrast to some other treatment programs,Alcoholics Anonymous

Accepted Answer

A) offers both group and one-on-one support. 
B) is successful,but only with severe alcoholics who have "hit bottom." 
C) uses primarily psychodynamic interventions,although advocates of AA would disagree. 
D) has a low dropout rate. 
A) offers both group and one-on-one support. 
B) is successful,but only with severe alcoholics who have "hit bottom." 
C) uses primarily psychodynamic interventions,although advocates of AA would disagree. 
D) has a low dropout rate.

Question 16

1-66.Aversive conditioning for alcoholics

Accepted Answer

A) punishes the alcoholic for drinking by making him or her sick after drinking. 
B) uses educational and life skills training to help the alcoholic understand the negative aspects of drinking. 
C) includes family members to try to help the alcoholic understand the harm his or her behaviors have done. 
D) involves pairing alcohol with something unpleasant like electric shock. 
A) punishes the alcoholic for drinking by making him or her sick after drinking. 
B) uses educational and life skills training to help the alcoholic understand the negative aspects of drinking. 
C) includes family members to try to help the alcoholic understand the harm his or her behaviors have done. 
D) involves pairing alcohol with something unpleasant like electric shock.

Question 17

Which of the following is a consequence of organic impairment resulting from long-term substance use,as opposed to being a consequence of drug toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol amnestic disorder 
B) Alcoholic intoxication 
C) Amphetamine delusional disorder 
D) Cannabis delirium 
A) Alcohol amnestic disorder 
B) Alcoholic intoxication 
C) Amphetamine delusional disorder 
D) Cannabis delirium

Question 18

1-52.The reciprocal influence model suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) teens will start drinking early no matter what. 
B) it may be possible to interrupt the cycle by changing expectancies about drinking. 
C) it would be hard to interrupt the cycle because most teens' expectancies about drinking are accurate. 
D) even with different expectancies,teens still drink. 
A) teens will start drinking early no matter what. 
B) it may be possible to interrupt the cycle by changing expectancies about drinking. 
C) it would be hard to interrupt the cycle because most teens' expectancies about drinking are accurate. 
D) even with different expectancies,teens still drink.

Question 19

What is alcohol's effect on the brain at low doses? What is its effect at high doses?

Accepted Answer

At low doses,alcohol activates the brain

Question 20

1-103."Spice," "K2," and "Blaze" are names for ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) MDMA 
B) LSD 
C) Synthetic marijuana 
D) Cannabis 
A) MDMA 
B) LSD 
C) Synthetic marijuana 
D) Cannabis

1-24.Bertha has been drinking to excess for many years.She is malnourished.This is because

1-47.Rosa comes to you for treatment of her alcohol abuse.You suspect that she might have some other disorder as well.Why is it important for you to evaluate her status?

1-97.Which of the following people is most likely to be dependent on barbiturates?

1-49.The tension-reduction model of alcoholism

1-23.Malnutrition

1-81.In 2005,which of the following accounted for 10 percent of all drug-related emergency room admissions?

1-64.Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications.Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it.Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol.Most likely Adam is taking ; Beth is taking .

1-11.Observed changes in drinking patterns suggest that in the future

Substance abuse usually involves an excessive use of a substance,while __________ usually involves a marked physiological need for the substance.

1-99.Barbiturate withdrawal

1-67.Controlled drinking - teaching alcoholics to drink in moderation -

1-89.Which statement about crack cocaine use is accurate?

1-41.One limitation on the findings of genetic influences on alcoholism is that

1-90.Children of mothers who use crack

1-69.In contrast to some other treatment programs,Alcoholics Anonymous

1-66.Aversive conditioning for alcoholics

Which of the following is a consequence of organic impairment resulting from long-term substance use,as opposed to being a consequence of drug toxicity?

1-52.The reciprocal influence model suggests that

What is alcohol's effect on the brain at low doses? What is its effect at high doses?

1-103."Spice," "K2," and "Blaze" are names for ________________.

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1-24.Bertha has been drinking to excess for many years.She is malnourished.This is because

1-47.Rosa comes to you for treatment of her alcohol abuse.You suspect that she might have some other disorder as well.Why is it important for you to evaluate her status?

1-97.Which of the following people is most likely to be dependent on barbiturates?

1-49.The tension-reduction model of alcoholism

1-23.Malnutrition

1-81.In 2005,which of the following accounted for 10 percent of all drug-related emergency room admissions?

1-64.Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications.Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it.Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol.Most likely Adam is taking ________; Beth is taking ________.

1-11.Observed changes in drinking patterns suggest that in the future

Substance abuse usually involves an excessive use of a substance,while __________ usually involves a marked physiological need for the substance.

1-99.Barbiturate withdrawal

1-67.Controlled drinking - teaching alcoholics to drink in moderation -

1-89.Which statement about crack cocaine use is accurate?

1-41.One limitation on the findings of genetic influences on alcoholism is that

1-90.Children of mothers who use crack

1-69.In contrast to some other treatment programs,Alcoholics Anonymous

1-66.Aversive conditioning for alcoholics

Which of the following is a consequence of organic impairment resulting from long-term substance use,as opposed to being a consequence of drug toxicity?

1-52.The reciprocal influence model suggests that

What is alcohol's effect on the brain at low doses? What is its effect at high doses?

1-103."Spice," "K2," and "Blaze" are names for ________________.

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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1-64.Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications.Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it.Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol.Most likely Adam is taking ; Beth is taking .