Question 1

Intermittent Explosive Disorder is usually associated with type of course?

Accepted Answer

A) Episodic 
B) Cyclic 
C) Chronic 
D) Insidious

Question 2

The field of research that studies how genes work to affect addiction is called

Accepted Answer

A) behavior genetics. 
B) the genome project. 
C) functional genomics. 
D) genetic cross-transformation.

Question 3

In trying to understand why some individuals become addicted to anxiolytics and others do not,it is important to consider the negative reinforcement that is associated with the drug's ability to

Accepted Answer

A) produce a "high." 
B) reduce anxiety. 
C) metabolize quickly. 
D) relieve pain.

Question 4

Misuse of the benzodiazepine ________ has resulted in it being referred to as the "date rape drug."

Accepted Answer

A) Amytal 
B) Halcion 
C) Ritalin 
D) Rohypnol

Question 5

Annabelle has been a heavy drinker for years.Her behavior reflects confusion,loss of muscle coordination,and unintelligible speech.Such behavior is probably the result of

Accepted Answer

A) dementia. 
B) substance abuse psychotic disorder. 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Question 6

Among the opioids are both natural substances (opiates)and the synthetic narcotic called

Accepted Answer

A) morphine. 
B) heroin. 
C) methadone. 
D) codeine.

Question 7

A person who suffers from alcoholism,who is highly motivated to stop drinking,and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug Antabuse.This medication is an example of an ________ treatment for alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) agonist substitution 
B) antagonist 
C) aversive 
D) AA

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about kleptomania?

Accepted Answer

A) The stolen objects are not needed for personal use or their monetary value. 
B) The disorder appears to be more common than many disorders. 
C) The disorder has been fairly well-studied because of the somewhat high prevalence. 
D) All of these

Question 9

Yesterday you asked your friend Ray for a couple of aspirin tablets to relieve your headache.Ray has been taking a psychology course and informs you that,in behavioral terms,aspirin is a ________ reinforcer.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) negative 
C) neutral 
D) variable

Question 10

The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

Accepted Answer

A) the opponent-process theory. 
B) amotivational syndrome. 
C) substance-induced myopia. 
D) an expectancy effect.

Question 11

The community reinforcement approach,a new type of program that has been started to address the problem of substance abuse,includes all of the following components

Accepted Answer

A) a non-substance-abusing relative participates with the alcoholic in relationship improvement sessions. 
B) the substance abuser is encouraged to accept that his or her friends may continue to be users but associating with them is still OK. 
C) assistance with employment, education, finances, or other social service areas is provided to help reduce stress. 
D) options are suggested for new recreational activities to replace previous drug related activities.

Question 12

Kleptomania seems to be highly comorbid with which type of disorders

Accepted Answer

A) Mood 
B) Obsessive-Compulsive 
C) Personality 
D) All of the above

Question 13

In some individuals,chronic alcohol use causes physical damage to the body.Whether this occurs depends on all of the following factors

Accepted Answer

A) blood alcohol levels during drinking periods. 
B) the type of alcohol consumed 
C) genetic vulnerability. 
D) how frequently drinking binges occur, how long they last, and how much time elapses between binges.

Question 14

Although most psychoactive substances interact with specific substances in the brain cells,the effects of ________ are much more complex because several different neurotransmitter systems are affected.

Accepted Answer

A) Opiates 
B) tranquilizers 
C) alcohol 
D) marijuana

Question 15

Among the so-called recreational or illicit "designer drugs" is a dissociative anesthetic that produces a sense of detachment along with a reduced awareness of pain.It is called

Accepted Answer

A) Ecstasy (MDM
A) . 
B) "K" or "Special K." 
C) Eve. 
D) Nexus.

Question 16

Describe similarities between Gambling Disorder and substance-related disorders.How is Gambling Disorder treated,and how effective are the treatments?

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Question 17

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)is a combination of problems that can occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol while pregnant.Symptoms of FAS include all of the following

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive deficits and behavior problems. 
B) distorted facial features. 
C) learning difficulties 
D) excessive fetal growth.

Question 18

Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)programs are considered effective,the dropout rate for GA (Gamblers Anonymous)programs is ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 - 30 
B) 30 - 50 
C) 50 - 70 
D) 70 - 90

Question 19

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

A) Halcion 
B) Valium 
C) Xanax 
D) Seconal

Question 20

Describe the psychological and behavioral effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short- and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

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Exam 10: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders