PSYC 4315 Ch. 1
Which of the following statements are true about plant byproducts that produce psychedelic effects?
1. Plants with psychedelic properties have been used in religious, magical, and social ceremonies throughout history. 2. There is a type of mold that can infect rye plants and produce an LSD-like experience 4. Certain types of cactus produce psychedelic experiences when eaten.
Which of the following factors have contributed to the spread of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C?
1. sharing of contaminated needles 2. drug-induced high-risk sexual practices
In 1937, marijuana became illegal in the U.S. largely because
1. the chief federal drug regulator wanted a new mission and purpose after alcohol prohibition was repealed, and he chose marijuana 2. smoking of marijuana by Mexican migrant workers became demonized because the workers were perceived as a social and economic threat
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding 12-step programs?
2. there are more than 50 major topics (e.g. narcotics anonymous) covered by 12-step groups operating around the world
Compulsive behavior (e.g. binge eating, gambling) affect many of the same areas of the brain that are influenced by psychoactive drugs
True
Attempts to solve the problems of drug abuse, addiction, and crime focus on demand reduction, and reduction of drug potency
false
Limiting the places where tobacco smoking is permitted has not reduced the use of tobacco in the U.S. or other countries where such policies have been implemented
false
Listed below are three different sequential variations of drugs in the opiate family. Which one accurately represents the order in which the drugs were discovered and used (left to right, oldest to newest drug forms)
opium, morphine, heroin
Psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anti-anxiety drugs, are prescribed to
rebalance irregular brain chemistry
The potency of drugs today is due to technological advances in refining, synthesizing , and manufacturing methods
true
