Question 1

A report from the Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration (2003) indicates that about _________ of Americans reported binge drinking in the month preceding the report.

Accepted Answer

A)   2%
B)   23%
C)   51%
D)   65%E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the opponent-process explanation of drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)   An increase in positive feelings will be followed by an increase in negative feelings
B)   An increase in negative feelings will be followed by an increase in positive feelings
C)   Both of these
D)   Neither of theseE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to your book,controlled drinking is believed to be

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A)   at least as effective as abstinence.
B)   much more effective than abstinence.
C)   Much less efficient than abstinence.
D)   helpful for everyone.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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 __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Pyromania

Accepted Answer

A)   is fairly common among arsonists.
B)   is a disorder where an individual is preoccupied with setting fires and the associated equipment involved in putting out those fires.
C)   Is fairly common among people who were bedwetters as children.
D)   All of theseE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Annabelle has been a heavy drinker for years.Her behavior reflects confusion,loss of muscle coordination and unintelligible speech.Such behavior is probably the result of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   dementia
B)   substance abuse psychotic disorder
C)   fetal alcohol syndrome
D)   Wernicke-Korsakoff syndromeE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Cocaine
B)   Heroin
C)   Caffeine
D)   ChocolateE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A research study suggesting that 20% to 50% of young children (ages 3-6) have already had some exposure to alcohol asked the children to

Accepted Answer

A)   taste small amounts of wine, whiskey, and beer.
B)   describe what wine, whiskey, and beer taste like.
C)   identify alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks by smell.
D)   talk about family members and other relatives who drink alcohol.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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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Question 10

Jim is unable to cut down or control his substance use.He has been experiencing decreased effects when taking the same amount of drugs.Jim's drug use has now begun to disrupt his work and family responsibilities.According to DSM-IV,what would Jim's diagnosis be?

Accepted Answer

A)   Substance intoxication
B)   Substance dependence
C)   Substance abuse
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

Question 12

Among the so-called recreational or illicit "designer drugs" is a dissociative anesthetic 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) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The condition called delirium tremens,also known as the "DTs," involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   heroin
B)   cocaine
C)   alcohol
D)   marijuanaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Nicotine is a(n) ________,alcohol is a ________,and morphine is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulant; depressant; opioid
B)   stimulant; depressant; hallucinogenic
C)   depressant; stimulant; opioid
D)   opioid; hallucinogenic; stimulantE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A probable psychological cause of substance-related disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)   positive reinforcement.
B)   negative reinforcement.
C)   both a and b
D)   none of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Both morphine and codeine are analgesics,which means that they

Accepted Answer

A)   activate the central nervous system.
B)   relieve pain and produce euphoria.
C)   increase alertness.
D)   cause delusions and dissociative experiences.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The most commonly consumed of all the psychoactive drugs are the stimulants,which include all of the following EXCEPT _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   caffeine
B)   cocaine
C)   nicotine
D)   mescalineE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Nicotine synergism refers to combining nicotine with ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   contextual cues
B)   expectancies
C)   practice
D)   experienceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is characteristic of nicotine?

Accepted Answer

A)   DSM-IV describes an intoxication pattern for nicotine.
B)   It takes nicotine between 30 and 45 seconds to reach the brain.
C)   Nicotine is considered to be highly addictive.
D)   None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Nicotine synergism refers to combining nicotine with ____________.

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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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Which of the following is characteristic of nicotine?

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Annabelle has been a heavy drinker for years.Her behavior reflects confusion,loss of muscle coordination and unintelligible speech.Such behavior is probably the result of _______.

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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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The condition called delirium tremens,also known as the "DTs," involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from ____________.

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

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Nicotine is a(n) ,alcohol is a ,and morphine is a(n) .

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

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A research study suggesting that 20% to 50% of young children (ages 3-6) have already had some exposure to alcohol asked the children to

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A probable psychological cause of substance-related disorders is

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According to your book,controlled drinking is believed to be

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about the opponent-process explanation of drug addiction?

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A report from the Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration (2003) indicates that about _________ of Americans reported binge drinking in the month preceding the report.

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

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Pyromania

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The most commonly consumed of all the psychoactive drugs are the stimulants,which include all of the following EXCEPT _____________.

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Jim is unable to cut down or control his substance use.He has been experiencing decreased effects when taking the same amount of drugs.Jim's drug use has now begun to disrupt his work and family responsibilities.According to DSM-IV,what would Jim's diagnosis be?

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Both morphine and codeine are analgesics,which means that they

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Nicotine synergism refers to combining nicotine with ____________.

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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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Which of the following is characteristic of nicotine?

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Annabelle has been a heavy drinker for years.Her behavior reflects confusion,loss of muscle coordination and unintelligible speech.Such behavior is probably the result of _______.

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The condition called delirium tremens,also known as the "DTs," involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from ____________.

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

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A research study suggesting that 20% to 50% of young children (ages 3-6) have already had some exposure to alcohol asked the children to

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

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Pyromania

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Jim is unable to cut down or control his substance use.He has been experiencing decreased effects when taking the same amount of drugs.Jim's drug use has now begun to disrupt his work and family responsibilities.According to DSM-IV,what would Jim's diagnosis be?

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