PSY 2480 Final Review
Why would someone development an internet/gaming addiction
1) it can be used to escape feelings 2)It is always available 3)It produces a stimulant like a rush
Pathological (compulsive) gamblers are obsessed with which of the following?
1. getting the money to gamble 2. figuring out ways to stay in action 3. gambling
How long do the effects of LSD last?
6-12 hours
Inhaling alcohol can cause
A mild high, vomiting, headaches All the above!
What is bipolar disorder?
A mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania.
What is a panic/anxiety attack
A panic attack is the abrupt onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and includes at least four of the following symptoms: Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate Sweating Trembling or shaking Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering Feelings of choking Chest pain or discomfort Nausea or abdominal distress Feeling dizzy, unsteady, light-headed, or faint Chills or heat sensations Paresthesia (numbness or tingling sensations) Derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself) Listen to this podcast. Fear of losing control or "going crazy" Fear of dying
Which statement is true about cell phone use?
ADD MORE All of the above.
Behavior addiction vs. drug addiction - similarities vs. difference
Addictive behaviors alters brain chemistry in similar ways psychoactive drugs do
Drug prevention and difference in age:
Age of first use, 10 to 12 is five times more likely to have addiction problems later in life. Age 21 and over WITHOUT use will probably never use in their life.
Which of the following best defines codependency?
An individual depends on the addict to fulfill some need of his or her own.
What are the effective outcomes of treatment - what needs to be included
Client Variable High Intelligence, openness, low defensiveness, high ego strength, high anxiety tolerance, and moderate expectations about therapy. Age Gender
Coerced treatment
Coerced abstinence is a drug rehabilitation strategy which uses frequent monitoring and immediate punishment to reduce drug use among participants
What are some of the effects of long-term marijuana use?
Contains cancer causing substances, can lead to lung disease, weakens the immune system, leads to increase blood pressure
What are the similarities of a drug addict and a compulsive gambler
Continued use despite negative impact on ones life. triggered by genetics, environment, for seeking escape by repetitive behavior.
Which gene signals a susceptibility to both alcoholism and gambling?
DRD2A1 allele gene
Long term use on sexual function of ecstasy
Decreased orgasm in men and sexual arousal in women.
Contaminated needles spread which disease(s)?
HIV/AIDS hepatitis chlamydia All the above
What is the difference between hallucination, delusion, and illusion?
Hallucination: Hearing or seeing something that isn't really there. Delusion: Believing something that isn't true, not having to do with the senses. Illusion: Something that appears to be real but is not.
What are the features of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations Delusions Disordered thoughts Behavioural disturbance Disrupted social functioning with a clear sensorium Negative -Apathy -Anhedonia -Withdrawal -Depressed mood -Poor hygiene
The goals of harm reduction include which of the following?
Harm reduction focuses on minimizing problems associated with drug use rather than making abstinence the primary goal. the reduction of the harm that addicts cause for society through their use of drugs
What is a substance abuse mental disorder?
Having both a substance abuse disorder and a mental disorder.
How long is marijuana detected in your body?
In urine: 7-10 days 14 days
What is pathological gambling?
Inability to resist impulses to gamble, despite harmful consequences
The Internet has an addiction potential because
It can be used to escape feeling & its always available reasons 1 and 2 only
Which of the following best describes chronic, high-dose marijuana use?
It can cause true addiction with both physical and emotional dependence.
Most common reasons for sex addictions
Low self worth
Similarities and differences in mental health and substance abuse treatment?
MH treatment- believe "control the underlying psychiatric problem and the drug abuse will disappear. SB treatment- believe "get the patient clean and sober and the mental health problems will resolve themselves.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the U.S. prison population?
Nearly 50% of the inmates in federal prisons were sentenced for drug offenses.
Which of the following is the correct sequence for stages of change?
Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation (determination), action, maintenance
All Arounders (psychedelics)
Psychedelics are hallucinogens or psychedelics. It alters senses. Distracts perceptions and induces illusions
What is the difference of addiction between psychedelics and other drugs?
Psychedelics are hallucinogens or psychedelics. It alters senses. Distracts perceptions and induces illusions
Specific culture differences with substance use
Societal views - Customs, norms and tradition Affects a person's initial approach to and use of drugs (behavior)
What are the different types of personality disorders?
Suspicious - paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal and antisocial. Emotional and impulsive - borderline, histrionic and narcissistic. Anxious - avoidant, dependent and obsessive compulsive.
What are the psychical symptoms of MDMA ?
Sweating. Ataxia, or the loss of full control of bodily movements. Blurred or double vision. Changes in perception. Dry mouth. Empathy. Mild intoxication. Muscle tension.
Which statement about compulsive behaviors is true?
The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use.
Which statement best describes addictive behaviors?
They alter brain chemistry in similar ways that psychoactive drugs do.
Those that have a mental illness, why do they typically use substances
To self medicate
Alcohol or other drugs are involved in 70% of teen suicides.
True
Cyber-addiction and gaming addiction, including MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), are characterized by which of the following actions?
actions 1, 2, 3, and 4 Using computer or video game to the exclusion of social interactions, using the computer and games excessively for stimulation, using the computer games for relaxation.
Which of the following actions are harm reduction strategies?
actions 1, 2, and 4 only Needle distribution/recovery programs that distribute sterile needles and other harm reduction supplies, recover used needles and other supplies, and provide information and containers for their safe disposal.
The psychological effects of marijuana withdrawal are
anger, depression, anxiety, and irritability.
Why does drug abuse result in developmental or emotional delays?
because normal development based upon environmental, family, social and other influences change dramatically because of the lifestyle associated with drug use at a young age.
Which of the following meets the definition of harm reduction?
both A and B is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.
Most common sexual disease in teenagers
chlamydia
Which of the following techniques is not an aspect of motivational interviewing?
confronting clients in an effort to help them get beyond their denial
The DRD2A1 allele gene has its greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system?
dopamine
Which of the following are common errors that new and inexperienced addiction counselors make in group treatment, according to the textbook?
errors 1, 2, 3, and 4
Which of the following best describes desensitization (cue extinction) in relapse prevention?
exposing the addict to drug-using situations and other triggers to induce a craving, preventing them from using and then desensitizing them through continued trigger exposures along with education, biofeedback, or talk-down
The three main prevention methods used are
harm reduction, supply reduction, and demand reduction
The three parts of the public health model used to explain the prevention model are
host, environment, and agent
Which is a primary reason for sexual addictions?
low self-worth
Low serotonin levels (which cause depression) are associated with which of the following?
options 1, 2, 3, and 4 #1. compulsive shoppers among women #2. the development of eating disorders among women #3. risk taking among men #4. violence among men
A problem gambler is defined is defined as a person whose gambling behavior causes difficulty in which of the following parts of his or her life?
options 1, 2, 3, and 4 #1. psychological #2. physical #3. sociological #4. vocational (professional or educational)
Which is the most compulsive kind of gambler?
pathological gambler
Which of the following is not involved in the early steps of treatment?
resolution of whatever past emotional trauma initially caused the addiction
Sobriety means abstinence from drug(s) of abuse, whereas recovery means
restructuring one's life to engage in activities that provide relaxation, satisfaction, and natural highs of artificial alcohol and other drug highs
Which level (s) of prevention is/are most likely to include intervention?
secondary and tertiary prevention
Drugs that stimulate which neurotransmitter have the potential to treat sexual addiction?
serotonin
Which of the following are warning signs that someone may be abusing inhalants?
signs 1, 2, and 3 only #1. recurring or frequent headaches #2. chemical odor on the body #3. inflammation of the nasal lining
Which of the following statements are true about the age group(s) that should be targeted for prevention of substance abuse and addictive behaviors?
statements 1 and 2 only #1. Psychoactive drugs and addictive behaviors affect people's lives from conception to death. #2. Prevention programs should be available for every stage of a person's life.
Which of the following statements are true about Prohibition in the United States from 1920 to 1933?
statements 1, 2, and 3 only 1. During prohibition there was a reduction in domestic violence 2..Prohibition strengthened many criminal organizations 3. After Prohibition was repealed it took several decades for the level of per-capita alcohol consumption to return to the higher pre-prohibition per-capita consumption levels.
What is a duel diagnose?
the condition of suffering from a mental illness and a comorbid substance abuse problem.
What is hashish?
the solidified resin of the cannabis plant
The term chasing in problem gambling means
to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble