Question 1

If you were a physician examining the brain wave activity of alcoholics,non-problem drinkers,and their children,you would likely find that

Accepted Answer

A) sons and daughters of alcoholics show smaller P300 amplitudes than children of non- alcoholic fathers. 
B) sons of alcoholic fathers show higher than normal rates of theta waves. 
C) sons of alcoholic fathers show higher than normal rates of alpha waves. 
D) sons and daughters of alcoholics show larger P300 amplitudes than children of non- alcoholic fathers. 
E) sons of alcoholic fathers have lower than normal rates of beta waves. 
A) sons and daughters of alcoholics show smaller P300 amplitudes than children of non- alcoholic fathers. 
B) sons of alcoholic fathers show higher than normal rates of theta waves. 
C) sons of alcoholic fathers show higher than normal rates of alpha waves. 
D) sons and daughters of alcoholics show larger P300 amplitudes than children of non- alcoholic fathers. 
E) sons of alcoholic fathers have lower than normal rates of beta waves.

Question 2

Nicotine addiction is thought to be more severe than that produced by alcohol,cocaine,heroin,and caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated withwhereas heavy alcohol use has been associated with.

Accepted Answer

A) temporary enhancement of the heart muscle and vascular system functionality; damage to the cardiovascular system 
B) moderately elevated risk of heart disease; damage to heart muscle and vascular system 
C) reduced risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system 
D) mildly elevated blood pressure; dangerous suppression of the cardiovascular system 
E) mildly elevated risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system 
A) temporary enhancement of the heart muscle and vascular system functionality; damage to the cardiovascular system 
B) moderately elevated risk of heart disease; damage to heart muscle and vascular system 
C) reduced risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system 
D) mildly elevated blood pressure; dangerous suppression of the cardiovascular system 
E) mildly elevated risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system

Question 4

A syndrome found in long-term cannabis users characterized by apathy,lack of pursuit of vocational goals,self-absorption,and detachment from family and friends is known as

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A) cannabis sativa. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) toxic psychosis. 
D) abnormal cannabis reaction. 
E) unusual dependency. 
A) cannabis sativa. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) toxic psychosis. 
D) abnormal cannabis reaction. 
E) unusual dependency.

Question 5

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

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A) Joe drinks a lot because he believes it will put him in a better mood,even though he actually becomes more aggressive. 
B) Adolescents are unaffected by positive expectancies of alcohol effects. 
C) Both alcoholics and nonalcoholics drink less when they believe their drinks contain alcohol. 
D) Non-problem drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a positive effect. 
E) Alcoholics and heavy social drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a negative effect. 
A) Joe drinks a lot because he believes it will put him in a better mood,even though he actually becomes more aggressive. 
B) Adolescents are unaffected by positive expectancies of alcohol effects. 
C) Both alcoholics and nonalcoholics drink less when they believe their drinks contain alcohol. 
D) Non-problem drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a positive effect. 
E) Alcoholics and heavy social drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a negative effect.

Question 6

Biological markers,such as levels of serotonin and MAO,and heart rate,have shown clinical utility for the development of alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the main goal of the Minnesota model for the treatment of alcohol dependence?

Accepted Answer

A) abstinence 
B) changing the expectations drinkers have about alcohol effects 
C) controlled drinking 
D) treating the withdrawal symptoms 
E) educating people about the consequences of alcohol abuse 
A) abstinence 
B) changing the expectations drinkers have about alcohol effects 
C) controlled drinking 
D) treating the withdrawal symptoms 
E) educating people about the consequences of alcohol abuse

Question 8

Alcoholics Anonymous is

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A) a religious group that condemns the use of alcohol. 
B) one of the best known approaches to the treatment of alcoholism. 
C) an intensive,short-term support group for alcoholics. 
D) a treatment program based on psychodynamic principles. 
E) a treatment group,consisting of alcoholics at different stages,run by a therapist who was a former alcoholic. 
A) a religious group that condemns the use of alcohol. 
B) one of the best known approaches to the treatment of alcoholism. 
C) an intensive,short-term support group for alcoholics. 
D) a treatment program based on psychodynamic principles. 
E) a treatment group,consisting of alcoholics at different stages,run by a therapist who was a former alcoholic.

Question 9

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use is influenced by various soc

Question 10

Tolerance is best defined as

Accepted Answer

A) a need for increased amounts of a substance in order to achieve previous effects. 
B) a lack of control over the use of a substance. 
C) physiological changes in the body due to use of a substance. 
D) being accustomed to a substance due to regular usage. 
E) a reversible and temporary condition that results from substance use. 
A) a need for increased amounts of a substance in order to achieve previous effects. 
B) a lack of control over the use of a substance. 
C) physiological changes in the body due to use of a substance. 
D) being accustomed to a substance due to regular usage. 
E) a reversible and temporary condition that results from substance use.

Question 11

Barbiturate withdrawal is similar to but milder than withdrawal from alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Deri has been undergoing treatment for barbiturate abuse.The drug has been reduced very slowly for awhile now,and at this time his doctor is reducing it by 10% every day.Deri has begun to feel achy,depressed,anxious,and he is unable to fall asleep.His symptoms have been characterized as the

Accepted Answer

A) tolerance effect. 
B) abstinence syndrome. 
C) recurrent withdrawal syndrome. 
D) treatment relapse. 
E) dependency problem. 
A) tolerance effect. 
B) abstinence syndrome. 
C) recurrent withdrawal syndrome. 
D) treatment relapse. 
E) dependency problem.

Question 13

Which of the following negative side effects occur due to hallucinogen use?

Accepted Answer

A) flashbacks 
B) amotivational syndrome 
C) recurrent headaches 
D) respiratory problems 
E) high blood pressure 
A) flashbacks 
B) amotivational syndrome 
C) recurrent headaches 
D) respiratory problems 
E) high blood pressure

Question 14

Consistent with the notion of,Enrique finds that he usesheroin at home compared with then he is visiting the home of a new friend

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A) tension reduction; less 
B) behavioral tolerance; more 
C) negative reinforcement; more 
D) behavioral tolerance; less 
E) tension reduction; more 
A) tension reduction; less 
B) behavioral tolerance; more 
C) negative reinforcement; more 
D) behavioral tolerance; less 
E) tension reduction; more

Question 15

The removal of alcohol from the body is NOT dependent upon

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A) the proportion of body fat. 
B) the amount of alcohol dehydrogenase in the body. 
C) rate of alcoholic intake. 
D) the amount of food one consumes prior to drinking. 
E) whether a person is male or female. 
A) the proportion of body fat. 
B) the amount of alcohol dehydrogenase in the body. 
C) rate of alcoholic intake. 
D) the amount of food one consumes prior to drinking. 
E) whether a person is male or female.

Question 16

Addiction produced byis thought to be even greater than that produced by other addictive substances.

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A) cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) caffeine 
D) alcohol 
E) tobacco 
A) cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) caffeine 
D) alcohol 
E) tobacco

Question 17

Which of the following groups of drugs are found under the category "hallucinogens"?

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine,heroin,psychedelics 
B) alcohol,LSD,magic mushrooms 
C) mescaline,acid,marijuana 
D) amphetamines,marijuana,alcohol 
E) mescaline,LSD,psilocybin 
A) cocaine,heroin,psychedelics 
B) alcohol,LSD,magic mushrooms 
C) mescaline,acid,marijuana 
D) amphetamines,marijuana,alcohol 
E) mescaline,LSD,psilocybin

Question 18

At low doses,barbiturates causebut with large doses they can cause

Accepted Answer

A) mild euphoria; lowered respiration,blood pressure,and heart rate 
B) sleep; coma 
C) relaxation of the diaphragm muscles; personality changes 
D) slurred speech; mild euphoria 
E) blurred vision; muscle paralysis 
A) mild euphoria; lowered respiration,blood pressure,and heart rate 
B) sleep; coma 
C) relaxation of the diaphragm muscles; personality changes 
D) slurred speech; mild euphoria 
E) blurred vision; muscle paralysis

Question 19

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders often include CNS abnormalities which can manifest cognitively or behaviorally in various ways.Which of the following is NOT named in the textbook as a correlate of FASD?

Accepted Answer

A) ADHD symptoms and/or full diagnosis 
B) learning disabilities 
C) mood disorders 
D) excessively cautious / fearful temperament 
E) alcohol / drug problems and trouble with the law 
A) ADHD symptoms and/or full diagnosis 
B) learning disabilities 
C) mood disorders 
D) excessively cautious / fearful temperament 
E) alcohol / drug problems and trouble with the law

Question 20

In relapse prevention treatment,people are taught that a lapse is

Accepted Answer

A) an indication of a severe drinking problem that requires more intense therapy. 
B) an indication of a brain abnormality underlying the problem. 
C) a temporary occurrence brought on by a specific situation,from which a person can recover. 
D) a sign that the addiction to alcohol is probably not treatable. 
E) a failure to cope with the problems of alcoholism. 
A) an indication of a severe drinking problem that requires more intense therapy. 
B) an indication of a brain abnormality underlying the problem. 
C) a temporary occurrence brought on by a specific situation,from which a person can recover. 
D) a sign that the addiction to alcohol is probably not treatable. 
E) a failure to cope with the problems of alcoholism.

If you were a physician examining the brain wave activity of alcoholics,non-problem drinkers,and their children,you would likely find that

Nicotine addiction is thought to be more severe than that produced by alcohol,cocaine,heroin,and caffeine.

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated withwhereas heavy alcohol use has been associated with.

A syndrome found in long-term cannabis users characterized by apathy,lack of pursuit of vocational goals,self-absorption,and detachment from family and friends is known as

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

Biological markers,such as levels of serotonin and MAO,and heart rate,have shown clinical utility for the development of alcoholism.

What is the main goal of the Minnesota model for the treatment of alcohol dependence?

Alcoholics Anonymous is

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

Tolerance is best defined as

Barbiturate withdrawal is similar to but milder than withdrawal from alcohol.

Deri has been undergoing treatment for barbiturate abuse.The drug has been reduced very slowly for awhile now,and at this time his doctor is reducing it by 10% every day.Deri has begun to feel achy,depressed,anxious,and he is unable to fall asleep.His symptoms have been characterized as the

Which of the following negative side effects occur due to hallucinogen use?

Consistent with the notion of,Enrique finds that he usesheroin at home compared with then he is visiting the home of a new friend

The removal of alcohol from the body is NOT dependent upon

Addiction produced byis thought to be even greater than that produced by other addictive substances.

Which of the following groups of drugs are found under the category "hallucinogens"?

At low doses,barbiturates causebut with large doses they can cause

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders often include CNS abnormalities which can manifest cognitively or behaviorally in various ways.Which of the following is NOT named in the textbook as a correlate of FASD?

In relapse prevention treatment,people are taught that a lapse is

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If you were a physician examining the brain wave activity of alcoholics,non-problem drinkers,and their children,you would likely find that

Nicotine addiction is thought to be more severe than that produced by alcohol,cocaine,heroin,and caffeine.

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated withwhereas heavy alcohol use has been associated with.

A syndrome found in long-term cannabis users characterized by apathy,lack of pursuit of vocational goals,self-absorption,and detachment from family and friends is known as

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

Biological markers,such as levels of serotonin and MAO,and heart rate,have shown clinical utility for the development of alcoholism.

What is the main goal of the Minnesota model for the treatment of alcohol dependence?

Alcoholics Anonymous is

Discuss the sociocultural factors that influence drinking patterns.

Tolerance is best defined as

Barbiturate withdrawal is similar to but milder than withdrawal from alcohol.

Deri has been undergoing treatment for barbiturate abuse.The drug has been reduced very slowly for awhile now,and at this time his doctor is reducing it by 10% every day.Deri has begun to feel achy,depressed,anxious,and he is unable to fall asleep.His symptoms have been characterized as the

Which of the following negative side effects occur due to hallucinogen use?

Consistent with the notion of,Enrique finds that he usesheroin at home compared with then he is visiting the home of a new friend

The removal of alcohol from the body is NOT dependent upon

Addiction produced byis thought to be even greater than that produced by other addictive substances.

Which of the following groups of drugs are found under the category "hallucinogens"?

At low doses,barbiturates causebut with large doses they can cause

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders often include CNS abnormalities which can manifest cognitively or behaviorally in various ways.Which of the following is NOT named in the textbook as a correlate of FASD?

In relapse prevention treatment,people are taught that a lapse is

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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