Question 1

Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they

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

Question 2

Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in the following substance-related disorders: use, intoxication, abuse, and dependence. Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

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Substance intoxication refers to the phy...

Question 3

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as .

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A)   stimulants
B)   opiates
C)   depressants
D)   narcoticsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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

Question 5

Discuss what is meant by impulse control disorders, and describe why pathological gambling fits into this category of disorders and how it can be treated.

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Impulse-control disorders are characteri...

Question 6

Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

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Often, biological treatments are more su...

Question 7

The most common of the psychoactive substances, used by 90% of Americans, is .

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A)   nicotine
B)   caffeine
C)   marijuana
D)   opiumE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

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A)   Decreased alertness
B)   Increased appetite
C)   Decreased pulse and blood pressure
D)   Rapid and irregular heartbeatE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In 2012, researchers at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated that more than Americans are probably dependent on alcohol.

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A)   5million
B)   11 million
C)   16 million
D)   25 millionE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

According to your book, controlled drinking is believed to be

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A)   a viable alternative to abstinence.
B)   much more effective than abstinence.
C)   much less efficient than abstinence.
D)   helpful for everyone.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

A perspective of Substance Use Disorder that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT

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

Question 13

The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

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A)   the opponent-process theory.
B)   amotivational syndrome.
C)   substance induced myopia.
D)   an expectancy effect.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic)  addiction?

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A)   Discontinuing narcotic use brings on withdrawal symptoms in 1 to 2 hours.
B)   Since opiates (narcotics)  are usually injected, users are at increased risk for HIV and, by extension, AIDS.
C)   The withdrawal process for narcotic addiction takes about 1 to 3 weeks.
D)   Most addicts die before the age of 50 from a drug overdose.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

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

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A)   covert sensitization
B)   contingency management
C)   relapse prevention
D)   pharmacotherapyE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Research that asks individuals to indicate their frequency of alcohol use found that alcohol use is highest among ______________.

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A)   Hispanics
B)   Asian Americans
C)   Caucasian Americans
D)   people with multiracial backgroundsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

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

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A)   neuroplasticity
B)   neuroelasticity
C)   neuroconsolidation
D)   neurogenesisE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

According to your text, is it possible to use drugs without becoming addicted to them?

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Yes, substance use (ingesting psychoacti...

Question 19

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

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A)   Paranoia and hallucinations can occur.
B)   Tolerance develops rapidly.
C)   Substance Use Disorders can occur with even occasional use.
D)   Marijuana is free of carcinogens.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is false about hallucinogens?

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A)   LSD is chemically similar to serotonin.
B)   Mescaline is chemically similar to norepinephrine.
C)   A number of hallucinogens are chemically similar to acetylcholine.
D)   MDMD is chemically similar to glutamate.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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

The most common of the psychoactive substances, used by 90% of Americans, is .

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Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

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According to your text, is it possible to use drugs without becoming addicted to them?

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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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Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as .

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

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Which of the following statements is false about hallucinogens?

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Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

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

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Discuss what is meant by impulse control disorders, and describe why pathological gambling fits into this category of disorders and how it can be treated.

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Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in the following substance-related disorders: use, intoxication, abuse, and dependence. Define the meaning of the word "addiction."

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Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

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Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they

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The integration of both positive and negative reinforcement in explaining why the "crash" that follows the initial euphoria of drug use is not a deterrent to further drug use is called

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According to your book, controlled drinking is believed to be

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

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about opiate (narcotic) addiction?

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Research that asks individuals to indicate their frequency of alcohol use found that alcohol use is highest among ______________.

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A perspective of Substance Use Disorder that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT

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In 2012, researchers at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated that more than Americans are probably dependent on alcohol.

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