Question 1

Which of the following does NOT describe the specific effect of alcohol on a particular neurotransmitter system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serotonin - alcoholic cravings
B)   Glutamate - alcoholic blackouts
C)   Dopamine - slurred speech
D)   GABA - anti-anxiety effectE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

In terms of substance-related disorders,the word "addiction" is most closely associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   substance use
B)   intoxication
C)   substance dependence
D)   polysubstance abuseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Stimulation of the __________ neurons in the "pleasure pathway" (the site in the brain that seems to be involved in the experience of pleasure) probably causes the "high" associated with cocaine use.

Accepted Answer

A)   dopamine
B)   serotonin
C)   adrenaline
D)   endorphinE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

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A)   a failure of cognitive and behavioral coping skills.
B)   a failure of willpower.
C)   proof that a person will never be able to control his/her drinking.
D)   an insurmountable obstacle to treatment for substance abuse.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Tirkel steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs.His substance dependence is manifested by

Accepted Answer

A)   withdrawal symptoms.
B)   drug-seeking behavior.
C)   continuing tolerance.
D)   psychological addiction.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Hallucinogenic drugs

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A)   include LSD.
B)   occur naturally in a variety of plants.
C)   can be produced synthetically.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Marijuana use often results in ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mood swings
B)   blunted sensory experience
C)   an accurate sense of time
D)   enhanced nauseaE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

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A)   how drunk or intoxicated a person gets after ingesting a psychoactive substance.
B)   whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life.
C)   the type and intensity of the substance abuser's biological reaction.
D)   which drug is used and whether it is legal or illegal.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

Accepted Answer

A)   makes vision and hearing more acute.
B)   has an excitatory affect on the brain.
C)   has an inhibitory affect on the brain.
D)   alters motor coordination.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The drug opiate-antagonist naltrexone is a treatment for substance abuse that works by

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A)   substituting a chemically similar drug for the addictive drug.
B)   both counteracting the effects of opiates and producing withdrawal symptoms.
C)   producing a cross-tolerance effect in a drug user.
D)   producing only a temporary euphoric effect if opiates continue to be used.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Cravings seem to be exacerbated by

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A)   the availability of drugs.
B)   specific moods.
C)   places and objects associated with drug taking.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Dr.Csernansky claimed that Tim could be diagnosed with a second psychological disorder.This disorder,which often co-occurs with alcohol abuse,was

Accepted Answer

A)   an underlying anxiety disorder.
B)   an underlying stress disorder.
C)   an underlying depressive disorder.
D)   an underlying personality disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

A person with a genetic vulnerability to substance dependence

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A)   will inevitably develop that dependence.
B)   may choose not to use the substance in order to avoid becoming dependent.
C)   will be more likely to try the substance.
D)   has no control over whether he or she initiates use of the substance.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning,smokes 10 cigarettes a day,and has a beer with dinner.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   substance use.
B)   substance abuse.
C)   polysubstance abuse.
D)   substance intoxication.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Two important aspects of a definition of substance dependence are ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   tolerance; withdrawal
B)   withdrawal; relapse
C)   relapse; tolerance
D)   alcohol delirium; toleranceE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Contingency management involves

Accepted Answer

A)   the use of reinforcement for specific behaviors.
B)   the elimination of abuse cues.
C)   altering expectations.
D)   use of medications to create substance aversions.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   scientists agree that it is a 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)   dependence on cocaine develops slowly over a period of years.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Nikki has decided to stop smoking (again) .She can expect to experience which of the following withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   Elevated mood
B)   Decreased appetite
C)   Weight loss
D)   IrritabilityE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The ALDH2 gene

Accepted Answer

A)   increases an individual's tolerance of alcohol.
B)   increases the likelihood of "blackouts" from low doses of alcohol.
C)   increases the likelihood of a severe "flushing effect" in people of Asian descent.
D)   increases the depressive effects of alcohol.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sleep-inducing
B)   Anxiety-reducing
C)   Anti-seizure
D)   CalmingE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Cravings seem to be exacerbated by

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The ALDH2 gene

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Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

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Marijuana use often results in ______________.

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Which of the following does NOT describe the specific effect of alcohol on a particular neurotransmitter system?

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The drug opiate-antagonist naltrexone is a treatment for substance abuse that works by

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Hallucinogenic drugs

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Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

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In terms of substance-related disorders,the word "addiction" is most closely associated with ________.

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Tirkel steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs.His substance dependence is manifested by

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Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning,smokes 10 cigarettes a day,and has a beer with dinner.This is an example of

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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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Nikki has decided to stop smoking (again) .She can expect to experience which of the following withdrawal symptoms?

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Stimulation of the __________ neurons in the "pleasure pathway" (the site in the brain that seems to be involved in the experience of pleasure) probably causes the "high" associated with cocaine use.

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In the CD-ROM,"Abnormal Psychology Live," Dr.Csernansky claimed that Tim could be diagnosed with a second psychological disorder.This disorder,which often co-occurs with alcohol abuse,was

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Contingency management involves

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Two important aspects of a definition of substance dependence are ________ and ________.

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A person with a genetic vulnerability to substance dependence

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The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

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Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

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