Question 1

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

Question 2

The 'pleasure pathway', or anterior reward system, in the human brain is primarily made up of

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A)  dopamine-sensitive neurones.
B)  serotonin-sensitive neurones.
C)  both of these
D)  neither of theseE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following terms is the definition of anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased alertness
B)  increased appetite
C)  decreased pulse and blood pressure
D)  rapid and irregular heartbeatE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Use of the testosterone-derived anabolic-androgenic steroids differs from other illicit drug use because

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A)  the 'high' produced from steroid use is more intense than that experienced with other drugs.
B)  steroids are used to increase body mass and enhance performance.
C)  more females than males use anabolic steroids.
D)  steroids can be taken orally or by injection.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything.She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her.Her doctor most likely prescribed ___________ to help her.

Accepted Answer

A)  an opiate
B)  an anticonvulsant
C)  a sedative
D)  an antidepressantE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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 bed-wetters as children.
D)  all of theseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Stimulation of the __________ neurones in the 'pleasure pathway' (the site in the brain that seems to be involved in the experience of pleasure)  probably causes the 'high' associated with cocaine use.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine
B)  serotonin
C)  adrenaline
D)  endorphinE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

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A)  a failure of cognitive and behavioural coping skills.
B)  a failure of willpower.
C)  proof that a person will never be able to control his/her drinking.
D)  an insurmountable obstacle to treatment for substance abuse.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)  programmes are considered effective, the drop-out rate for GA (Gambler's Anonymous)  programmes is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-30%
B)  30--50%
C)  50-70%
D)  70--90%E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

'Crack babies', born to mothers who have used cocaine, often develop problems that are attributed not only to the effects of cocaine but also to

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother's use of alcohol.
B)  the mother's use of nicotine.
C)  disrupted home environments.
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time.She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia.Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep.Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep.Angelina is

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent and drug abusive.
B)  dependent and not drug abusive.
C)  dependent but not physiologically addicted.
D)  dependent and tolerant.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A progressive pattern leading to alcoholism is inevitable for those who drink alcohol.
B)  The factors that determine a drinker's susceptibility to alcoholism are not yet fully understood.
C)  Alcohol use and aggressive behaviour are negatively correlated.
D)  Use of alcohol by preteens and young teenagers does not predict later abuse.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

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A)  tolerance to the effects of the drug.
B)  withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn.
C)  both tolerance and withdrawal.
D)  neither tolerance nor withdrawal.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

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Question 17

The disease model of dependence

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A)  assumes that dependence is caused by a psychological disorder.
B)  assumes that dependence is caused by an underlying physiological disorder.
C)  is a psychosocial perspective.
D)  assumes that dependence is a failure of self-control.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

In trying to understand why some people continue to use drugs until they become dependent on them and others are able to stop before this happens, it is important to consider

Accepted Answer

A)  how sensitive a person is to both the negative effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the negative effects of alcohol after a few hours.
B)  how sensitive a person is to the positive effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the negative effects after a few hours.
C)  how sensitive a person is to the negative effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the positive effects a few hours later.
D)  how sensitive a person is to the positive effects of alcohol when it is first ingested and to the positive effects a few hours later.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

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

Question 20

Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving)  effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  methamphetamine
B)  alcohol
C)  caffeine
D)  LSDE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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

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Which of the following terms is the definition of anxiolytic?

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Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything.She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her.Her doctor most likely prescribed ___________ to help her.

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Although AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) programmes are considered effective, the drop-out rate for GA (Gambler's Anonymous) programmes is ____________.

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In trying to understand why some people continue to use drugs until they become dependent on them and others are able to stop before this happens, it is important to consider

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Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

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Relapse prevention refers to a treatment mode that views relapse as

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The 'pleasure pathway', or anterior reward system, in the human brain is primarily made up of

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'Crack babies', born to mothers who have used cocaine, often develop problems that are attributed not only to the effects of cocaine but also to

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Stimulation of the __________ neurones in the 'pleasure pathway' (the site in the brain that seems to be involved in the experience of pleasure) probably causes the 'high' associated with cocaine use.

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Which of the following drugs is known to have an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) effect?

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Pyromania

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A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

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The disease model of dependence

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about kleptomania?

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Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

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