Question 1

A person who suffers from alcoholism,who is highly motivated to stop drinking,and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug Antabuse.This medication is an example of an ________ treatment for alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A)  agonist substitution
B)  antagonist
C)  aversive
D)  AAE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about kleptomania?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stolen objects are not needed for personal use or their monetary value.
B)  The disorder appears to be more common than many disorders.
C)  The disorder has been fairly well-studied because of the somewhat high prevalence.
D)  All of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the opponent-process theory.
B)  amotivational syndrome.
C)  substance-induced myopia.
D)  an expectancy effect.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

In some individuals,chronic alcohol use causes physical damage to the body.Whether this occurs depends on all of the following factors

Accepted Answer

A)  blood alcohol levels during drinking periods.
B)  the type of alcohol consumed
C)  genetic vulnerability.
D)  how frequently drinking binges occur, how long they last, and how much time elapses between binges.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Describe similarities between Gambling Disorder and substance-related disorders.How is Gambling Disorder treated,and how effective are the treatments?

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder...

Question 6

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)  Nexus.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Halcion
B)  Valium
C)  Xanax
D)  SeconalE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Among the opioids are both natural substances (opiates) and the synthetic narcotic called

Accepted Answer

A)  morphine.
B)  heroin.
C)  methadone.
D)  codeine.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Opiates
B)  tranquilizers
C)  alcohol
D)  marijuanaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

In trying to understand why some individuals become addicted to anxiolytics and others do not,it is important to consider the negative reinforcement that is associated with the drug's ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  produce a "high."
B)  reduce anxiety.
C)  metabolize quickly.
D)  relieve pain.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Kleptomania seems to be highly comorbid with which type of disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  Mood
B)  Obsessive-Compulsive
C)  Personality
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Misuse of the benzodiazepine ________ has resulted in it being referred to as the "date rape drug."

Accepted Answer

A)  Amytal
B)  Halcion
C)  Ritalin
D)  RohypnolE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Describe the psychological and behavioral effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short- and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

It appears that the course of alcohol de...

Question 14

The community reinforcement approach,a new type of program that has been started to address the problem of substance abuse,includes all of the following components

Accepted Answer

A)  a non-substance-abusing relative participates with the alcoholic in relationship improvement sessions.
B)  the substance abuser is encouraged to accept that his or her friends may continue to be users but associating with them is still OK.
C)  assistance with employment, education, finances, or other social service areas is provided to help reduce stress.
D)  options are suggested for new recreational activities to replace previous drug related activities.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The field of research that studies how genes work to affect addiction is called

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior genetics.
B)  the genome project.
C)  functional genomics.
D)  genetic cross-transformation.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) programs are considered effective,the dropout rate for GA (Gamblers Anonymous) programs is ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 - 30
B)  30 - 50
C)  50 - 70
D)  70 - 90E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Intermittent Explosive Disorder is usually associated with type of course?

Accepted Answer

A)  Episodic
B)  Cyclic
C)  Chronic
D)  InsidiousE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

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 syndrome.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Yesterday you asked your friend Ray for a couple of aspirin tablets to relieve your headache.Ray has been taking a psychology course and informs you that,in behavioral terms,aspirin is a ________ reinforcer.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Fetal 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

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive deficits and behavior problems.
B)  distorted facial features.
C)  learning difficulties
D)  excessive fetal growth.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

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In some individuals,chronic alcohol use causes physical damage to the body.Whether this occurs depends on all of the following factors

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Describe similarities between Gambling Disorder and substance-related disorders.How is Gambling Disorder treated,and how effective are the treatments?

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Yesterday you asked your friend Ray for a couple of aspirin tablets to relieve your headache.Ray has been taking a psychology course and informs you that,in behavioral terms,aspirin is a ________ reinforcer.

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

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Fetal 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

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

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Describe the psychological and behavioral effects of alcohol.Discuss both the short- and long-term consequences of alcohol abuse.

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Among the opioids are both natural substances (opiates) and the synthetic narcotic called

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Intermittent Explosive Disorder is usually associated with type of course?

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In trying to understand why some individuals become addicted to anxiolytics and others do not,it is important to consider the negative reinforcement that is associated with the drug's ability to

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The community reinforcement approach,a new type of program that has been started to address the problem of substance abuse,includes all of the following components

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Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) programs are considered effective,the dropout rate for GA (Gamblers Anonymous) programs is ________ percent.

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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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Misuse of the benzodiazepine ________ has resulted in it being referred to as the "date rape drug."

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Kleptomania seems to be highly comorbid with which type of disorders

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Which of the following statements is true about kleptomania?

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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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A person who suffers from alcoholism,who is highly motivated to stop drinking,and who understands the possibly severe consequences of treatment may be prescribed the drug Antabuse.This medication is an example of an ________ treatment for alcoholism.

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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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