Question 1

Misuse of the benzodiazepine _________ has resulted in it being referred to as the 'date-rape drug'.

Accepted Answer

A)  Amytal
B)  Halcion
C)  Rohypnol
D)  RitalinE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Tebogo 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 behaviour.
C)  continuing tolerance.
D)  psychological addiction.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated, the factors that actually determine aggressive behaviour involve all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  quantity and timing of alcohol consumed.
B)  the person's previous history of violence.
C)  the expectations about drinking.
D)  the person's level of intelligence.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Researchers conducting twin, family, and adoption studies have found that certain people are ______ vulnerable to drug abuse

Accepted Answer

A)  socially.
B)  intellectually.
C)  genetically.
D)  medically.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  methcathinone
B)  diazepam
C)  methaqualone
D)  d-lysergic acidE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  faster reaction time
B)  improved judgement
C)  impaired motor co-ordination
D)  clear speechE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

A perspective of substance dependence that involves drug-seeking behaviours includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  repeated use of the drug.
B)  a desperate need to ingest more of the drug.
C)  resuming drug use after a period of abstinence.
D)  physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Among the so-called recreational or illicit 'designer drugs' is a dissociative anaesthetic 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)  NexusE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep-inducing
B)  anxiety-reducing
C)  anti-seizure
D)  calmingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Enkephalins and endorphins are natural opioids found in

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain.
B)  the humoral system.
C)  DNA.
D)  poppy seeds.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which type of substance has a long history of use in Africa? ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine
B)  opioid
C)  alcohol
D)  LSDE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonists.
B)  analgesics.
C)  antibiotics.
D)  antidotes.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine.
B)  codeine.
C)  heroin.
D)  morphine.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  AA is clearly an effective treatment for some people with alcohol dependence.
B)  More than 9% of the adult population of the United States has attended an AA meeting.
C)  AA advocates controlled drinking in which former alcoholics can become social drinkers.
D)  It is difficult to conduct accurate research on AA because participation is anonymous.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Many individuals use drugs as negative reinforcement to escape from unpleasantness (pain, stress, anxiety)  in their lives.This phenomenon is called all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  self-medication.
B)  tension reduction.
C)  controlled dosing.
D)  negative affect.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The correct pairing of the names, causes and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic, long-term alcohol abuse are

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia - loss of intellectual abilities caused by a deficiency of the vitamin called thiamine.
B)  Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and unintelligible speech.
C)  dementia - confusion, loss of muscle co-ordination and unintelligible speech caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain.
D)  foetal alcohol syndrome - loss of intellectual abilities caused by the toxic effects of alcohol on the adult brain.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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

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

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All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT

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A perspective of substance dependence that involves drug-seeking behaviours includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Which type of substance has a long history of use in Africa? ______________.

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Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as

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Researchers conducting twin, family, and adoption studies have found that certain people are ______ vulnerable to drug abuse

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Many individuals use drugs as negative reinforcement to escape from unpleasantness (pain, stress, anxiety) in their lives.This phenomenon is called all of the following EXCEPT

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The correct pairing of the names, causes and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic, long-term alcohol abuse are

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

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Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated, the factors that actually determine aggressive behaviour involve all of the following EXCEPT

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Enkephalins and endorphins are natural opioids found in

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

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Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ?

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Misuse of the benzodiazepine _________ has resulted in it being referred to as the 'date-rape drug'.

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

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

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

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All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT

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A perspective of substance dependence that involves drug-seeking behaviours includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Which type of substance has a long history of use in Africa? ______________.

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Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as

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Researchers conducting twin, family, and adoption studies have found that certain people are ______ vulnerable to drug abuse

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Many individuals use drugs as negative reinforcement to escape from unpleasantness (pain, stress, anxiety) in their lives.This phenomenon is called all of the following EXCEPT

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The correct pairing of the names, causes and symptoms of two types of organic brain syndromes that may result from chronic, long-term alcohol abuse are

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

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Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated, the factors that actually determine aggressive behaviour involve all of the following EXCEPT

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Enkephalins and endorphins are natural opioids found in

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

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Which of the following terms is the definition of hypnotic?

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ?

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Misuse of the benzodiazepine _________ has resulted in it being referred to as the 'date-rape drug'.

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