Question 1

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methamphetamine
B)  Alcohol
C)  Caffeine
D)  LSDE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Research that asks individuals to indicate alcohol use during the previous one-month period has found that alcohol use is highest among

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanics.
B)  Asian Americans.
C)  Caucasian Americans.
D)  people with multiracial backgrounds.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased alertness
B)  Increased appetite
C)  Decreased pulse and blood pressure
D)  Rapid and irregular heartbeatE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

According to the text, researchers estimate what percentage of individuals in America engage in binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  25%
B)  30%
C)  44%
D)  98%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Two views of substance-related disorders characterize contemporary thought: the moral weakness and the disease models of dependence. According to your textbook, which is the best way to understand substance-related disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral weakness
B)  Disease models of dependence
C)  Together, they paint a comprehensive picture
D)  Neither perspective does justiceE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

All of the following are symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  nausea and/or vomiting.
B)  hypersomnia.
C)  hallucinations.
D)  delirium tremens.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive. When you realize that she is talking about cocaine, you inform her that

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A)  scientists agree that it is wonder drug just as she describes.
B)  in the early 20th century, cocaine was an ingredient in Pepsi-Cola.
C)  cocaine will make her more social and outgoing.
D)  she will develop a growing inability to resist taking more.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Viewing drug use as _____________ leads to __________ those afflicted with the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral weakness; punishing
B)  a disease; punishing
C)  moral weakness; seeking treatment for a medical problem
D)  genetically based; discriminating againstE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

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 are correctE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Of the following types of drug prevention strategies, which one has the potential for the most successful outcome (according to the information in your textbook) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education-based programs (e.g., DAR
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B)  Skills training to resist social, media, and peer pressure to use drugs
C)  Relapse prevention programs focusing on the learned aspects of dependence
D)  Cultural attitude change (e.g., widespread enactment of no-smoking legislation) E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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 EXCEPT

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.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

According to the DSM, one of the features of hallucinogen intoxication is

Accepted Answer

A)  psychomotor agitation.
B)  gastrointestinal disturbances.
C)  dry mouth.
D)  blurring of vision.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

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)  AAE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The "pleasure pathways" or internal reward centers in the human brain are primarily made up of

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine-sensitive neurons.
B)  serotonin-sensitive neurons.
C)  both dopamine-sensitive and serotonin-sensitive neurons.
D)  none of these are correctE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect, and the diminished effect with continued use of the same amount, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance.
B)  dependence.
C)  tolerance.
D)  intoxication.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

In the 1950s, James Olds used electrical stimulation on the brains of rats and discovered

Accepted Answer

A)  the aggressive center of the brain.
B)  the pleasure center of the brain.
C)  that rats did not like to have their brains electrically stimulated.
D)  that rats had no brains.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is the definition of anticonvulsant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep-inducing
B)  Anxiety-reducing
C)  Antiseizure
D)  CalmingE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years. Recently, she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week. We can expect that Carol will be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  fever and chills.
B)  nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
C)  aches and pains.
D)  all of these are correctE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

In early editions of the DSM, into what disorder category did alcoholism and drug abuse fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mood and anxiety disorders
B)  Impulse control disorders
C)  Sociopathic personality disturbances
D)  Obsessive compulsive disturbancesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

All of the following substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine.
B)  codeine.
C)  heroin.
D)  morphine.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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

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 EXCEPT

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The "pleasure pathways" or internal reward centers in the human brain are primarily made up of

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In the 1950s, James Olds used electrical stimulation on the brains of rats and discovered

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All of the following substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT

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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.

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According to the DSM, one of the features of hallucinogen intoxication is

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According to the text, researchers estimate what percentage of individuals in America engage in binge drinking?

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Two views of substance-related disorders characterize contemporary thought: the moral weakness and the disease models of dependence. According to your textbook, which is the best way to understand substance-related disorders?

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All of the following are symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol EXCEPT

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Viewing drug use as _____________ leads to __________ those afflicted with the disorder.

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In early editions of the DSM, into what disorder category did alcoholism and drug abuse fall?

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Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic effect?

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Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years. Recently, she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week. We can expect that Carol will be experiencing

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Your shy and introverted friend tells you that she has discovered a wonder drug that produces feelings of euphoria and is not addictive. When you realize that she is talking about cocaine, you inform her that

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The need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect, and the diminished effect with continued use of the same amount, is referred to as

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Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

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Of the following types of drug prevention strategies, which one has the potential for the most successful outcome (according to the information in your textbook) ?

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Which of the following is the definition of anticonvulsant?

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Which of the following statements is true about kleptomania?

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Research that asks individuals to indicate alcohol use during the previous one-month period has found that alcohol use is highest among

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