Question 1

Which of the following has legitimate medical uses, but is associated with both physiological and psychological dependence and lethal overdoses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amphetamine 
B)  Barbiturates 
C)  Heroin 
D)  LSD 
A)  Amphetamine 
B)  Barbiturates 
C)  Heroin 
D)  LSD

Question 2

What is the role of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine pathway (MCLP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the area of the brain that is activated by drugs and that produces euphoria. 
B)  It is the area of the brain that is destroyed by alcohol and leads to amnestic disorder. 
C)  It metabolizes all psychoactive drugs. 
D)  It explains why genetically vulnerable individuals have altered brain wave patterns. 
A)  It is the area of the brain that is activated by drugs and that produces euphoria. 
B)  It is the area of the brain that is destroyed by alcohol and leads to amnestic disorder. 
C)  It metabolizes all psychoactive drugs. 
D)  It explains why genetically vulnerable individuals have altered brain wave patterns.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Which of the following statements is true about alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcoholism is extremely serious but rarely fatal. 
B)  Alcoholism is more common in women that in men. 
C)  Alcoholism increases the risk of suicide. 
D)  Alcoholism is strongly associated with accidental death, but not with violent acts. 
A)  Alcoholism is extremely serious but rarely fatal. 
B)  Alcoholism is more common in women that in men. 
C)  Alcoholism increases the risk of suicide. 
D)  Alcoholism is strongly associated with accidental death, but not with violent acts.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Treating another Axis I 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 Axis I 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 Axis I 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 Axis I 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 7

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

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 9

Problematic drinking behavior commonly develops during

Accepted Answer

A)  a period of great success in an individual's life. 
B)  old age. 
C)  crisis periods in a marriage or other intimate personal relationship. 
D)  the transition to middle age. 
A)  a period of great success in an individual's life. 
B)  old age. 
C)  crisis periods in a marriage or other intimate personal relationship. 
D)  the transition to middle age.

Question 10

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 11

Nutritional deficiencies are common in alcoholics. Provide two different reasons for this.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is high in calories, but has no

Question 12

What is the evidence for and against genetics in alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

Having one or two parents with alcoholis

Question 13

Which of the following is the most significant barrier to getting an alcoholic into treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The availability of alcohol 
B)  The detoxification process 
C)  Overcoming denial 
D)  Finding a suitable treatment program 
A)  The availability of alcohol 
B)  The detoxification process 
C)  Overcoming denial 
D)  Finding a suitable treatment program

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following men has an alcohol-risk personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tim, who is shy, anxious, and withdrawn. 
B)  Brian, who is organized, detail-oriented, and ambitious. 
C)  Sean, who is impulsive, risk-taking, and poor at planning. 
D)  Art, who is frequently depressed and has a low level of self-esteem. 
A)  Tim, who is shy, anxious, and withdrawn. 
B)  Brian, who is organized, detail-oriented, and ambitious. 
C)  Sean, who is impulsive, risk-taking, and poor at planning. 
D)  Art, who is frequently depressed and has a low level of self-esteem.

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

substance

Question 18

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 19

Why might opiate antagonists be used in the treatment of alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A)  To minimize withdrawal 
B)  To minimize cravings 
C)  To make alcohol aversive 
D)  To prevent alcohol from acting on the brain's reward system 
A)  To minimize withdrawal 
B)  To minimize cravings 
C)  To make alcohol aversive 
D)  To prevent alcohol from acting on the brain's reward system

Question 20

"Crack" is a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamine. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  ecstasy. 
D)  methamphetamine. 
A)  amphetamine. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  ecstasy. 
D)  methamphetamine.

Which of the following has legitimate medical uses, but is associated with both physiological and psychological dependence and lethal overdoses?

What is the role of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine pathway (MCLP)?

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

Which type of treatment for alcoholism has been found to be most effective?

Which of the following statements is true about alcohol use?

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

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 .

Heavy drinking during pregnancy, especially the early part, often causes

Problematic drinking behavior commonly develops during

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

Nutritional deficiencies are common in alcoholics. Provide two different reasons for this.

What is the evidence for and against genetics in alcoholism?

Which of the following is the most significant barrier to getting an alcoholic into treatment?

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

Which of the following men has an alcohol-risk personality?

The first stage in the treatment of any form of substance dependence is

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

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?

Why might opiate antagonists be used in the treatment of alcoholism?

"Crack" is a form of

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Which of the following has legitimate medical uses, but is associated with both physiological and psychological dependence and lethal overdoses?

What is the role of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine pathway (MCLP)?

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

Which type of treatment for alcoholism has been found to be most effective?

Which of the following statements is true about alcohol use?

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

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 ________.

Heavy drinking during pregnancy, especially the early part, often causes

Problematic drinking behavior commonly develops during

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

Nutritional deficiencies are common in alcoholics. Provide two different reasons for this.

What is the evidence for and against genetics in alcoholism?

Which of the following is the most significant barrier to getting an alcoholic into treatment?

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

Which of the following men has an alcohol-risk personality?

The first stage in the treatment of any form of substance dependence is

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

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?

Why might opiate antagonists be used in the treatment of alcoholism?

"Crack" is a form of

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, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatoform 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

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Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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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 .