Question 1

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

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A)   10 to 30%
B)   30 to 50%
C)   50 to 70%
D)   70 to 90%

Question 2

Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

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A)   makes vision and hearing more acute.
B)   has an excitatory affect on the brain.
C)   depresses inhibitory centers in the brain.
D)   alters motor coordination.

Question 3

Research on changes in Korean drug use patterns suggests that

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A)   cultural norms can override biological factors that inhibit alcohol use.
B)   cultural norms cannot override biological factors that inhibit alcohol use.
C)   personality factors contribute to substance use.
D)   all of these.

Question 4

Pyromania

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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)   is all of these.

Question 5

Health-wise, marijuana

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A)   wards off nausea.
B)   eases pain associated with multiple sclerosis.
C)   contains as many carcinogens as tobacco smoke.
D)   all of these.

Question 6

Which of the following terms is the definition of sedative?

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A)   Sleep-inducing
B)   Anxiety-reducing
C)   Anti-seizure
D)   Calming

Question 7

Cannabis use often results in .

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A)   mood swings
B)   blunted sensory experience
C)   an accurate sense of time
D)   enhanced nausea

Question 8

A research study of 6,000 lifetime drinkers (DeWitt et al., 2000)  found that drinking at an early age (ages 11 to 14)

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A)   was predictive of later alcohol use disorders.
B)   had no relationship to alcohol use later in life.
C)   caused more frequent blackouts than drinking at later ages.
D)   resulted in more severe withdrawal symptoms than drinking at later ages.

Question 9

Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

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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 behavior are negatively correlated.
D)   Use of alcohol by preteens and young teenagers does not predict later abuse.

Question 10

According to Jellinek's model (no longer considered accurate but still of scientific interest) , an individual with alcoholism progresses through four stages. Which of the following INCORRECTLY describes the characteristic behaviors associated with each of Jellinek's stages?

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A)   Prealcoholic stage - hangovers, DWI or DUI charges, blackouts
B)   Prodromal stage - drinking heavily but few outward signs of problems
C)   Chronic stage - primary daily activities involve drinking and getting drunk
D)   Crucial stage - loss of control with occasional binges

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

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A)   Faster reaction time
B)   Improved judgment
C)   Impaired motor coordination
D)   Clear speech

Question 12

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

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A)   inhibits
B)   facilitates
C)   randomizes
D)   eliminates

Question 13

Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated, the factors that actually determine aggressive behavior involve all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   quantity and timing of alcohol consumed.
B)   the person's previous history of violence.
C)   the expectations about drinking.
D)   the person's level of intelligence.

Question 14

Alcoholism and substance abuse, previously considered a a disease. , is now conceptualized by many as

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A)   sociopathic personality disturbance
B)   schizophrenic-like behavioral pattern
C)   type of dependent personality disorder
D)   hysterical conversion syndrome

Question 15

Why are gambling problems so difficult to treat? What have researchers found to be effective in treating Gambling Disorder.

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Gambling Disorder impacts approximately ...

Question 16

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnoses of a severe Substance Use Disorder?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   4
D)   6 or more

Question 17

Cravings seem to be exacerbated by

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A)   the availability of drugs.
B)   specific moods.
C)   places and objects associated with drug taking.
D)   all of the above.

Question 18

Which of the following terms is the definition of anxioltytic?

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A)   Sleep-inducing
B)   Anxiety-reducing
C)   Anti-seizure
D)   Anxiety-increasing

Question 19

Which of the following has NOT been shown to be effective in preventing drug use in adolescents?

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A)   Skills training to avoid or resist social pressure
B)   Education on how the media glorifies drug use
C)   Community strategies about each person's role in reducing drug use
D)   Fear based tactics on the dangers of drug use

Question 20

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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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.

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

Alcoholism and substance abuse, previously considered a a disease. , is now conceptualized by many as

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Although alcohol use and aggression are positively correlated, the factors that actually determine aggressive behavior involve all of the following EXCEPT

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How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnoses of a severe Substance Use Disorder?

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Health-wise, marijuana

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Pyromania

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Which of the following terms is the definition of anxioltytic?

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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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Cannabis use often results in .

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Which of the following terms is the definition of sedative?

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Why are gambling problems so difficult to treat? What have researchers found to be effective in treating Gambling Disorder.

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Cravings seem to be exacerbated by

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about alcoholism?

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Alcohol can initially appear to cause stimulation because it

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

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Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

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Research on changes in Korean drug use patterns suggests that

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Which of the following has NOT been shown to be effective in preventing drug use in adolescents?

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A research study of 6,000 lifetime drinkers (DeWitt et al., 2000) found that drinking at an early age (ages 11 to 14)

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According to Jellinek's model (no longer considered accurate but still of scientific interest) , an individual with alcoholism progresses through four stages. Which of the following INCORRECTLY describes the characteristic behaviors associated with each of Jellinek's stages?

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

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