Question 1

The __________ is the center of psychoactive drug activation in the brain.

Accepted Answer

mesocortic

Question 2

What do all abused substances have in common? What are some inherited factors that might lead to an increased vulnerability to substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

It would be expected that abused substan

Question 3

Henry used to become intoxicated after six drinks.Now he needs ten or twelve to get the same effect.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a psychoactive substance abuse disorder. 
B) tolerance. 
C) withdrawal symptoms. 
D) an organic impairment. 
A) a psychoactive substance abuse disorder. 
B) tolerance. 
C) withdrawal symptoms. 
D) an organic impairment.

Question 4

What factors might be inherited that put one at greater risk for developing alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

It has been demonstrated that personalit

Question 5

1-39.Rates of alcoholism among Asian populations are ________ than among European peoples.This fact may be related to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) higher; genetic differences in the sensitivity of the MCLP 
B) higher; genetic differences in the ability to metabolize alcohol 
C) lower; religious differences in the acceptability of alcohol 
D) lower; a mutant enzyme that leads to hypersensitive reactions to alcohol 
A) higher; genetic differences in the sensitivity of the MCLP 
B) higher; genetic differences in the ability to metabolize alcohol 
C) lower; religious differences in the acceptability of alcohol 
D) lower; a mutant enzyme that leads to hypersensitive reactions to alcohol

Question 6

1-42.Which of the following is a common personality characteristic of those who later abuse alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) overly sensitive to the feelings of others 
B) high tolerance for frustration 
C) strong need for praise and admiration 
D) over-certainty of ability to fulfill expected gender roles 
A) overly sensitive to the feelings of others 
B) high tolerance for frustration 
C) strong need for praise and admiration 
D) over-certainty of ability to fulfill expected gender roles

Question 7

1-15.Alcoholic blackouts

Accepted Answer

A) cause hangovers. 
B) are seen only with heavy drinking. 
C) can occur with just moderate drinking. 
D) only happen when alcohol dependence has developed. 
A) cause hangovers. 
B) are seen only with heavy drinking. 
C) can occur with just moderate drinking. 
D) only happen when alcohol dependence has developed.

Question 8

1-17.The typical course of alcohol-related disorder

Accepted Answer

A) is always a continuous and gradual decline. 
B) is a rapid decline followed by abstinence. 
C) is a gradual decline followed by increasing physical problems. 
D) is varied but often progresses from early to late stage disorder. 
A) is always a continuous and gradual decline. 
B) is a rapid decline followed by abstinence. 
C) is a gradual decline followed by increasing physical problems. 
D) is varied but often progresses from early to late stage disorder.

Question 9

1-20.Which of the following best explains why women tend to not "hold their booze" as well as men?

Accepted Answer

A) Women tend to eat less. 
B) Women metabolize alcohol less quickly than men. 
C) Women usually drink more quickly than men. 
D) Women tend to drink mixed drinks,while men prefer beer. 
A) Women tend to eat less. 
B) Women metabolize alcohol less quickly than men. 
C) Women usually drink more quickly than men. 
D) Women tend to drink mixed drinks,while men prefer beer.

Question 10

1-71.Which type of treatment for alcoholism has been found to be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Inpatient treatment 
B) Outpatient treatment 
C) Twelve-step programs 
D) All were about equal 
A) Inpatient treatment 
B) Outpatient treatment 
C) Twelve-step programs 
D) All were about equal

Question 11

1-68."I am a person who has an affliction-I cannot drink like social drinkers.Spiritual change may help me in recovering from my addiction,but I will be an alcoholic for life." The person who said this would feel most comfortable in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) relapse prevention 
B) Alcoholics Anonymous 
C) aversive conditioning treatment 
D) a replacement program 
A) relapse prevention 
B) Alcoholics Anonymous 
C) aversive conditioning treatment 
D) a replacement program

Question 12

1-29.When John stopped drinking after his last week-long binge,he became very ill.He was disoriented,hallucinating,and paranoid.John seems to be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) a severe hangover. 
B) alcohol withdrawal delirium. 
C) alcohol amnestic disorder. 
D) alcohol-induced psychosis. 
A) a severe hangover. 
B) alcohol withdrawal delirium. 
C) alcohol amnestic disorder. 
D) alcohol-induced psychosis.

Question 13

1-65.The first stage in the treatment of any form of substance dependence is

Accepted Answer

A) group psychotherapy. 
B) treating physical withdrawal symptoms. 
C) the use of Antabuse. 
D) the administration of antidepressants. 
A) group psychotherapy. 
B) treating physical withdrawal symptoms. 
C) the use of Antabuse. 
D) the administration of antidepressants.

Question 14

1-10.Which mental disorder is most commonly comorbid with alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A) Panic disorder 
B) Obsessive compulsive disorder 
C) Dissociative amnesia 
D) Depression 
A) Panic disorder 
B) Obsessive compulsive disorder 
C) Dissociative amnesia 
D) Depression

Question 15

1-83.Which of the following makes treatment of dependence on heroin especially challenging?

Accepted Answer

A) The severity of the withdrawal 
B) The likely involvement of the user in a drug-using subculture 
C) The lack of a means of minimizing cravings 
D) The high probability that the user is also dependent on other drugs 
A) The severity of the withdrawal 
B) The likely involvement of the user in a drug-using subculture 
C) The lack of a means of minimizing cravings 
D) The high probability that the user is also dependent on other drugs

Question 16

1-96.Impaired memory and concentration,sluggishness,lack of motor coordination,and brain damage are side effects associated with excessive use of

Accepted Answer

A) stimulants. 
B) antihistamines. 
C) sedatives. 
D) antidepressants. 
A) stimulants. 
B) antihistamines. 
C) sedatives. 
D) antidepressants.

Question 17

1-22.Heavy drinking during pregnancy,especially the early part,often causes

Accepted Answer

A) Down syndrome in the child. 
B) incomplete fusion of the spinal canal in the child. 
C) aggressiveness and withdrawal in the child. 
D) premature birth and higher rates of still-births. 
A) Down syndrome in the child. 
B) incomplete fusion of the spinal canal in the child. 
C) aggressiveness and withdrawal in the child. 
D) premature birth and higher rates of still-births.

Question 18

3-10.Describe and give an example of the abstinence violation effect?

Accepted Answer

Just as when one cheats on a diet there

Question 19

1-48.According to the tension-reduction explanation for alcoholism,

Accepted Answer

A) alcoholics drink more because they are under greater stress. 
B) all those who experience stress-reduction following alcohol consumption are at an increased risk for alcoholism. 
C) alcoholics do not get "high" when they drink,they merely experience a decrease in negative mood states. 
D) alcohol's ability to alleviate tension should be enhanced in those with a genetic susceptibility to alcoholism. 
A) alcoholics drink more because they are under greater stress. 
B) all those who experience stress-reduction following alcohol consumption are at an increased risk for alcoholism. 
C) alcoholics do not get "high" when they drink,they merely experience a decrease in negative mood states. 
D) alcohol's ability to alleviate tension should be enhanced in those with a genetic susceptibility to alcoholism.

Question 20

Unlike psychoactive substance abuse,psychoactive substance dependence usually involves

Accepted Answer

A) physiological symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal. 
B) continued use despite social and occupational problems. 
C) pathological use of the substance. 
D) the use of substances that laws prohibit one from buying or using. 
A) physiological symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal. 
B) continued use despite social and occupational problems. 
C) pathological use of the substance. 
D) the use of substances that laws prohibit one from buying or using.

The __________ is the center of psychoactive drug activation in the brain.

What do all abused substances have in common? What are some inherited factors that might lead to an increased vulnerability to substance abuse?

Henry used to become intoxicated after six drinks.Now he needs ten or twelve to get the same effect.This is an example of

What factors might be inherited that put one at greater risk for developing alcoholism?

1-39.Rates of alcoholism among Asian populations are than among European peoples.This fact may be related to .

1-42.Which of the following is a common personality characteristic of those who later abuse alcohol?

1-15.Alcoholic blackouts

1-17.The typical course of alcohol-related disorder

1-20.Which of the following best explains why women tend to not "hold their booze" as well as men?

1-71.Which type of treatment for alcoholism has been found to be most effective?

1-68."I am a person who has an affliction-I cannot drink like social drinkers.Spiritual change may help me in recovering from my addiction,but I will be an alcoholic for life." The person who said this would feel most comfortable in ________.

1-29.When John stopped drinking after his last week-long binge,he became very ill.He was disoriented,hallucinating,and paranoid.John seems to be experiencing

1-65.The first stage in the treatment of any form of substance dependence is

1-10.Which mental disorder is most commonly comorbid with alcoholism?

1-83.Which of the following makes treatment of dependence on heroin especially challenging?

1-96.Impaired memory and concentration,sluggishness,lack of motor coordination,and brain damage are side effects associated with excessive use of

1-22.Heavy drinking during pregnancy,especially the early part,often causes

3-10.Describe and give an example of the abstinence violation effect?

1-48.According to the tension-reduction explanation for alcoholism,

Unlike psychoactive substance abuse,psychoactive substance dependence usually involves

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The __________ is the center of psychoactive drug activation in the brain.

What do all abused substances have in common? What are some inherited factors that might lead to an increased vulnerability to substance abuse?

Henry used to become intoxicated after six drinks.Now he needs ten or twelve to get the same effect.This is an example of

What factors might be inherited that put one at greater risk for developing alcoholism?

1-39.Rates of alcoholism among Asian populations are ________ than among European peoples.This fact may be related to ________.

1-42.Which of the following is a common personality characteristic of those who later abuse alcohol?

1-15.Alcoholic blackouts

1-17.The typical course of alcohol-related disorder

1-20.Which of the following best explains why women tend to not "hold their booze" as well as men?

1-71.Which type of treatment for alcoholism has been found to be most effective?

1-68."I am a person who has an affliction-I cannot drink like social drinkers.Spiritual change may help me in recovering from my addiction,but I will be an alcoholic for life." The person who said this would feel most comfortable in ________.

1-29.When John stopped drinking after his last week-long binge,he became very ill.He was disoriented,hallucinating,and paranoid.John seems to be experiencing

1-65.The first stage in the treatment of any form of substance dependence is

1-10.Which mental disorder is most commonly comorbid with alcoholism?

1-83.Which of the following makes treatment of dependence on heroin especially challenging?

1-96.Impaired memory and concentration,sluggishness,lack of motor coordination,and brain damage are side effects associated with excessive use of

1-22.Heavy drinking during pregnancy,especially the early part,often causes

3-10.Describe and give an example of the abstinence violation effect?

1-48.According to the tension-reduction explanation for alcoholism,

Unlike psychoactive substance abuse,psychoactive substance dependence usually involves

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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1-39.Rates of alcoholism among Asian populations are than among European peoples.This fact may be related to .