Psychology Test #3
Compulsive craving of drugs or certain behaviors despite known adverse consequences is an indication of
addiction
Kevin is preoccupied with gambling, and his persistent urges to gamble are so strong that he continues even after losing large sums of money. Kevin most clearly shows signs of
addiction
Depressants are drugs such as
barbiturates and opiates
In large amounts, alcohol is a ________; in small amounts, it is a __________.
depressant; depressant
The reckless aggressive behavior that may follow alcohol consumption best illustrates that alcohol may act as a
disinhibitor
The greatest danger of viewing drug addiction as a disease is that this may lead drug addicts to
feel powerless to overcome the addiction.
Smokers with ________ levels of nicotine tolerance are likely to suffer the most severe withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue smoking.
high
Psychoactive drugs influence neurotransmission by stimulating, mimicking, or ________ the activity of neurotransmitters
inhibiting
Under the influence of alcohol, angered people are ______ likely time be aggressive than they would otherwise be and restaurant patrons are _______ likely to tip generously than they otherwise would.
more; more
The change in brain chemistry that offsets the effects of a psychoactive drug is called
neuroadaptation
Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs.
psychoactive
Kara's craving for psychoactive drugs is so strong that she is unable to function at work or maintain important relationships with her family. She most clearly shows symptoms of :
substance use disorder
Persistent substance craving and use despite significant life disruption & risk of physical harm is most characteristic of :
substance use disorder
Recurring symptoms of tolerance and withdrawal are an indication of :
substance use disorder
The need to take larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of :
tolerance
The discomfort & distress that follow discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior is called
withdrawal
When Celeste was unable to obtain her regular supply of heroin, she began to develop pain and an intense craving for the drug. Celeste was experiencing symptoms of
withdrawal
Drug use is considered a substance use disorder when a person :
Experiences all of these conditions
Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that
Many people do voluntarily stop using addictive drugs without any treatment
Arlette often consumes up to six cocktails in a row before she experiences any noticeable symptoms of intoxication. This suggests that Arlette has developed :
tolerance
