Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  positive
B)  negative
C)  neutral
D)  variableE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

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

Question 3

Which of the following terms is the definition of sedative?

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A)  sleep-inducing
B)  anxiety-reducing
C)  anti-seizure
D)  calmingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of opioids?

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A)  chemicals in the poppy
B)  methadone
C)  enkephalins
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

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)  marijuana.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is false about hallucinogens?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

Most adults in South Africa characterise themselves as:

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A)  Light drinkers or abstainers
B)  social drinkers
C)  heavy drinkers
D)  alcohol dependentE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

All of the following are informative and accurate statements about inhalants EXCEPT

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A)  Inhalant use is most commonly observed among college students.
B)  Symptoms of inhalant use include slurred speech, dizziness and euphoria.
C)  Long-term inhalant use can damage bone marrow, the kidneys, the liver and the brain.
D)  The use of inhalants can cause users to be antisocial and aggressive.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The drug called Antabuse helps people abstain from drinking alcohol by

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A)  causing alcoholic drinks to taste bitter.
B)  disrupting the breakdown of a byproduct of alcohol, leading to feelings of illness.
C)  making people allergic to alcohol.
D)  reducing the pleasurable feelings that are associated with alcohol.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

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 characterised by the temptation to engage in behaviours that are destructive but irresistible in some way.Usually, the person experiences increased tension leading up to the act, or pleasurable anticipation about it.Pathological gambling refers to the need to gamble in spite of its destructive effects on the person's life.Pathological gamblers show decreased levels of activity in brain regions involved in impulse regulation.It is believed that this pattern may be the result of abnormalities in the dopamine reinforcement system and the serotonin impulse-control system.The treatment of gambling is difficult because the person often denies the problem and continues to believe that he/she is just around the corner from a big win.Gamblers Anonymous programmes incorporating a 12-step approach have been used, although research suggests that 70-90% of people drop out of these programmes.Cognitive-behavioural approaches, which involve financial limit setting, alternative activity planning, problem-solving relapse prevention and imaginable desensitisation, may also have some utility.

Question 12

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

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A)  nicotine.
B)  caffeine.
C)  marijuana.
D)  opium.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

Question 14

All of the following are symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol EXCEPT

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A)  nausea and/or vomiting.
B)  hypersomnia.
C)  transient hallucinations.
D)  agitation.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 15

Substance abuse can be seen from either a biological or a psychosocial perspective.For example, the condemnation of drug abuse as an official sin by the Catholic Church is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the moral weakness model.
B)  the disease model of dependence.
C)  the AA model of drug dependency.
D)  a 12-step programme.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Alcohol is related to violence because it

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A)  increases impulsivity.
B)  increases rational thinking.
C)  causes aggression.
D)  decreases aggressive behaviour.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxed and calm
B)  tension and anticipation
C)  spaced out
D)  angry and aggressiveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)  is a combination of problems that can occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol while pregnant.Symptoms of FAS include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive deficits and behaviour problems.
B)  distorted facial features.
C)  learning difficulties.
D)  excessive foetal growth.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The glutamate system is under study for its role in the effects of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate system
B)  limbit
C)  GABA
D)  dopamineE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits
B)  facilitates
C)  randomises
D)  eliminatesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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

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

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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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Which of the following terms is the definition of sedative?

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Which of the following are examples of opioids?

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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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Which of the following statements is false about hallucinogens?

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

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Most adults in South Africa characterise themselves as:

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All of the following are informative and accurate statements about inhalants EXCEPT

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The drug called Antabuse helps people abstain from drinking alcohol by

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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.

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

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Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT

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All of the following are symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol EXCEPT

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Substance abuse can be seen from either a biological or a psychosocial perspective.For example, the condemnation of drug abuse as an official sin by the Catholic Church is an example of

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Alcohol is related to violence because it

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

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Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a combination of problems that can occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol while pregnant.Symptoms of FAS include all of the following EXCEPT

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The glutamate system is under study for its role in the effects of alcohol.

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

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

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

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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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Which of the following terms is the definition of sedative?

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Which of the following are examples of opioids?

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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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Which of the following statements is false about hallucinogens?

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

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Most adults in South Africa characterise themselves as:

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All of the following are informative and accurate statements about inhalants EXCEPT

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The drug called Antabuse helps people abstain from drinking alcohol by

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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.

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

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Substance abuse can be seen from either a biological or a psychosocial perspective.For example, the condemnation of drug abuse as an official sin by the Catholic Church is an example of

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Alcohol is related to violence because it

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Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a combination of problems that can occur in a child whose mother drank alcohol while pregnant.Symptoms of FAS include all of the following EXCEPT

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The glutamate system is under study for its role in the effects of alcohol.

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