AP Psych: Module 25 Vocab

Which of the following is true of alcohol?

In large doses, it is a depressant; in small doses, it is a depressant.

What is the danger of labeling behaviors such as too much eating, shopping, exercise, sex, or gambling as addictions? It can be used as an "all-purpose" excuse to explain away the behaviors. Abusers are more likely to experience prejudice and discrimination. No physical or emotional pain is associated with these behaviors. Abusers may be more likely to hide their abuse and avoid seeking help. It can lead to increased feelings of shame and guilt.

It can be used as an "all-purpose" excuse to explain away the behaviors.

Which of the following is a psychedelic drug? nicotine LSD heroin caffeine cocaine

LSD

Compulsive craving for and use of a drug is an indication of dissociation. hallucination. narcolepsy. hypnagogic sensations. addiction.

addiction

François was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field. Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using? marijuana morphine derivatives heroin barbiturates amphetamines

amphetamines

Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal, drugs prescribed to reduce insomnia, are mild hallucinogens. stimulants. amphetamines. barbiturates. opiates.

barbituates

Drugs such as alcohol and opiates that calm neural activity and slow body functions are called amphetamines. endorphins. depressants. dissociatives. hallucinogens.

depressants

The British government classifies the highly addictive crystallized form of ________ as one of the most dangerous of drugs.

methamphetamine

The change in brain chemistry that offsets the effects of a psychoactive drug is called neuroadaptation. dissociation. disinhibition. dependence. narcolepsy.

neuroadaption

Morphine and heroin are hallucinogens. opiates. barbiturates. amphetamines. stimulants.

opiates

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs. neuroadaptive psychoactive hypnagogic narcoleptic dissociative

psychoactive

Although Max never experiences caffeine withdrawal symptoms, he feels that he needs coffee every morning as part of his daily routine. Max best illustrates psychological dependence. narcolepsy. dissociation. REM rebound. the pop-out phenomenon.

psychological dependence

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of narcolepsy. resistance. withdrawal. dissociation. tolerance.

tolerance

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of withdrawal. tolerance. resistance. dissociation. narcolepsy.

tolerance

The discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of certain drugs is called intolerance. withdrawal. REM rebound. narcolepsy. dissociation.

withdrawal

The greatest danger of viewing drug addiction as a disease is that this may lead drug addicts to

feel powerless to overcome the addiction.

Young teens are most likely to start smoking in order to

gain social acceptance