Question 1

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcohol use?

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A)   Education is negatively correlated with recent alcohol use.
B)   Half of all Americans over the age of 12 report being current drinkers of alcohol.
C)   Female college students were more likely than male college students to report several episodes of binge drinking in a two-week period.
D)   Alcohol use in the elderly population is typically high.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Research examining the expectations that kids in grades 7 through 11 have about drinking alcohol revealed that some of the students begin drinking because they think it will have positive effects on their social behavior and cognitive and motor skills, a phenomenon called

Accepted Answer

A)   alcoholic myopia.
B)   an expectancy effect.
C)   opponent-process theory.
D)   regressive alcoholism.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11, Tim relates that after a night of heavy drinking, he to get over a hangover.

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A)   takes medication
B)   exercises
C)   drinks more alcohol
D)   sleeps all dayE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?

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A)   Smoking a cigarette
B)   Drinking a cup of coffee
C)   Taking a sleeping pill
D)   Getting drunkE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Discuss current research on the genetic/biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors related to alcoholism. Which factors appear most strongly related to the development and progression of the disorder?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is thought to have an anxiolytic...

Question 6

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)   encouraging the substance abuser 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)   suggesting options for new recreational activities to replace previous drug-related activities.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

In the impulse control disorders, the individual feels prior to carrying out the act.

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A)   relaxed and calm
B)   tension and anticipation
C)   spaced out
D)   angry and aggressiveE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are examples of agonist types of treatment for substance abuse?

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A)   The use of methadone to treat heroin addiction
B)   A nicotine patch or nicotine gum to treat addiction to cigarette smoking
C)   Both of these
D)   Neither of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)  programs are considered effective, the drop-out rate for GA (Gambler's Anonymous)  programs is .

Accepted Answer

A)   10-30%
B)   30-50%
C)   50-70%
D)   70-90%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

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

Question 11

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) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Nicotine synergism refers to combining nicotine with .

Accepted Answer

A)   contextual cues
B)   expectancies
C)   practice
D)   experienceE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Although most impulse control disorders are considered rare, one that affects an increasing number of people is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   kleptomania
B)   pyromania
C)   gambling disorder
D)   intermittent explosive disorderE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

A recent research study on alcoholism suggests that use of illegal drugs is influenced by environmental factors but abuse and dependence are more influenced by factors.

Accepted Answer

A)   genetic
B)   psychological
C)   non-biological
D)   culturalE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything. She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her. Her doctor most likely prescribed to help her.

Accepted Answer

A)   an opiate
B)   an anticonvulsant
C)   a sedative
D)   an antidepressantE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Faster reaction time
B)   Improved judgment
C)   Impaired motor coordination
D)   Clear speechE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   the specific drug that is used.
B)   how much of a drug is used or ingested.
C)   the drug user's individual biological reaction.
D)   physiological dependence on the drug.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

Accepted Answer

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) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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 20

In a laboratory research study involving "drug addiction" in animals, it was demonstrated that the positive reinforcing effect of drugs was

Accepted Answer

A)   biological only.
B)   tied to social and cultural influences.
C)   free from social and cultural influences.
D)   biological, social, and cultural.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 11: Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

In a laboratory research study involving "drug addiction" in animals, it was demonstrated that the positive reinforcing effect of drugs was

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Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

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On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11, Tim relates that after a night of heavy drinking, he to get over a hangover.

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Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?

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Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything. She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her. Her doctor most likely prescribed to help her.

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Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

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In the impulse control disorders, the individual feels prior to carrying out the act.

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Discuss current research on the genetic/biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors related to alcoholism. Which factors appear most strongly related to the development and progression of the disorder?

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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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Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) programs are considered effective, the drop-out rate for GA (Gambler's Anonymous) programs is .

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcohol use?

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Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

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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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Nicotine synergism refers to combining nicotine with .

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Which of the following are examples of agonist types of treatment for substance abuse?

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Although most impulse control disorders are considered rare, one that affects an increasing number of people is ______________.

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A recent research study on alcoholism suggests that use of illegal drugs is influenced by environmental factors but abuse and dependence are more influenced by factors.

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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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Research examining the expectations that kids in grades 7 through 11 have about drinking alcohol revealed that some of the students begin drinking because they think it will have positive effects on their social behavior and cognitive and motor skills, a phenomenon called

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