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


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

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of


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) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Angus had been "hooked" for a while before he decided to "go clean." Within 6 to 12 hours, he started to experience excessive yawning, nausea and vomiting, chills, muscle aches, diarrhea, and insomnia. His behavior disrupted his work and social relationships. These symptoms persisted for three days. After a week, he felt better. Angus is probably withdrawing from .


A) alcohol
B) cocaine
C) heroin
D) LSD

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following terms is the definition of anticonvulsant?


A) Sleep-inducing
B) Anxiety-reducing
C) Anti-seizure
D) Calming

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time. She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia. Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep. Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep. Angelina is


A) dependent and drug abusive.
B) dependent and not drug abusive.
C) dependent but not physiologically addicted.
D) dependent and tolerant.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Use of the testosterone-derived anabolic-androgenic steroids differs from other illicit drug use because


A) the "high" produced from steroid use is more intense than that experienced with other drugs.
B) steroids are used to increase body mass and enhance performance.
C) more females than males use anabolic steroids.
D) steroids can be taken orally or by injection.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Because of its impact on GABA receptors, alcohol neuronal communication.


A) inhibits
B) facilitates
C) randomizes
D) eliminates

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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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


A) substance use.
B) substance abuse.
C) polysubstance abuse.
D) substance intoxication.

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

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The brain's tendency to reorganize by forming new neural connections is called .


A) neuroplasticity
B) neuroelasticity
C) neuroconsolidation
D) neurogenesis

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Expectancies about alcohol use


A) start before people even start drinking.
B) predict who will later have drinking problems.
C) change over time and alcohol use.
D) all of the above

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following types of drugs typically is used in large amounts to commit suicide?


A) Benzodiazepines
B) Barbiturates
C) Stimulants
D) Hallucinogens

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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An individual with alcoholism who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug called Antabuse. This medication is an example of an treatment for alcoholism.


A) agonist (substitution)
B) antagonist
C) aversive
D) 12-step

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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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 .


A) fever and chills
B) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C) aches and pains
D) all of these

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Yesterday you asked your friend Ray for a couple of aspirin tablets. Ray has been taking a psychology course and informs you that, in behavioral terms, aspirin is a reinforcer. (After listening to this, your headache begins to gets worse.)


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

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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On the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 11, Tim, an alcoholic, relates that his drinking has resulted in _________.


A) loss of employment
B) trouble with the law
C) a broken marriage
D) medical problems

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Compare and contrast benzodiazepines and the barbiturates. Discuss medical uses for these substances and the potential for abuse and/or addiction.

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Benzodiazepines are drugs used to reduce...

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A component that seems to be an integral part of substance abuse therapy is .


A) covert sensitization
B) contingency management
C) relapse prevention
D) pharmacotherapy

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The prevailing view that alcohol abuse usually follows a predictable downward spiral was based on Jellinek's mid 20th century survey of Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA ) members that asked them how alcohol had affected them physically and psychologically. Data from this survey are now considered inaccurate because


A) respondents faked their answers to the questions on the survey.
B) too few AA members answered the survey questions.
C) since the survey was only sent to older members of AA, information on the progression of alcohol use was not available.
D) Jellinek himself became an alcoholic and never finished the research.

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

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Even after Timon read "Psychedelics for Dummies," he was unable to produce LSD in the lab. He decided he would have to find a hallucinogen naturally. Therefore, he should look for which naturally occurring hallucinogen?


A) Psilocybin
B) Mescaline
C) LSD
D) All of these

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

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Until 1903, Coca-Cola contained which of the following?


A) Cocaine
B) Heroin
C) Caffeine
D) Chocolate

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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