BIO 1033 [Chapter 7]

Gambling includes which of the following?

stock speculation such as day trading, commodities, and options, selling and trading derivatives and other speculative investment devices, state-run lotteries and keno games, sports betting

Carriers of a DRD2A1 allele gene have an excess of dopamine receptors.

False

Which statement best describes bulimia nervosa?

an addiction to binge eating followed by weight control techniques like over-exercising

Generally, a gambler who is drawn to a slot machine is

an escape-seeking gambler

The DRD2A1 allele gene has its greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system?

dopamine

Pathological (compulsive) gamblers are obsessed with which of the following?

figuring out ways to stay in action, gambling

Drugs that stimulate which neurotransmitter have the potential to treat sexual addiction?

serotonin

The sensation of a big win for a gambler is the equivalent of

the first intense rush from cocaine

Which of the following statements is true about anorexia?

Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size.

Binge-eating disorder is marked by rigid control over one's eating patterns.

False

The refinement of carbohydrates has resulted in the same types of effects on obesity that the refinement of cocaine has had on cocaine addiction.

True

What is a major reason why some people become compulsive shoppers (develop oniomania)?

depression

Which is the most compulsive kind of gambler?

pathological gambler

Inhaling alcohol can cause

a mild high, vomiting, headaches

A compulsive gambler can also be a problem or pathological gambler.

True

Which of the following are warning signs that someone may be abusing inhalants?

recurring or frequent headaches, chemical odor on the body, inflammation of the nasal lining

The pharmacologic effects of inhalants are long lasting.

False

The reasons why people engage in compulsive behaviors are different from the reasons why they use psychoactive drugs.

False

Compulsive shoppers describe the same relief of bad feelings and the subsequent high as someone describing the use of

cocaine

Low serotonin levels (which cause depression) are associated with which of the following?

compulsive shoppers among women, the development of eating disorders among women, risk taking among men, violence among men

Craving overwhelms common sense and causes an addict to do which of the following?

do what feels good at the time, seek immediate gratification, do whatever will provide immediate relief from anxiety and pain

A problem gambler is defined as a person whose gambling behavior causes difficulty in which of the following parts of his or her life?

psychological, physical, sociological, vocational (professional or educational)

Which statement best describes binge eating?

regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting, without vomiting

Pathological gambling (like behavioral addictions in general) is characterized by which of the following?

repeated unsuccessful efforts to cut back or stop the behavior, inability to control the behavior, craving, jeopardizing or losing job, relationship, or educational or career opportunity

When does a compulsive shopper experience the highest level of excitement?

right before deciding to purchase an item

Compulsive shoppers have described the relief from depression and the subsequent high from buying in terms similar to those describing

the high derived from cocaine

Which condition found in a drug addict is not found in a compulsive gambler?

tissue dependence

The term chasing in problem gambling means

to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble

Which of the following statements is true of college students who gamble?

College students have a higher rate of pathological gambling than the general public.

Which gene signals a susceptibility to both alcoholism and gambling?

DRD2A1 allele gene

Pathological gamblers rarely have other addictions.

False

Recovery from sexual addiction requires lifelong abstinence from sex.

False

Unlike opiates, steroids do not have distinct withdrawal symptoms.

False

The Internet has an addiction potential because

It can be used to escape feelings, It is always available.

Which statement is true about cell phone use?

Nomophobia is the fear of being without one's cell phone, Texting while driving is considered six times more dangerous than driving drunk, Some people measure their self-esteem by the activity of their cell phone.

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.

"Addiction" is the disease, whereas inhalant abuse, steroid misuse, or compulsive gambling, eating, shopping, or sex are the manifestations of the disease.

True

College students have a higher rate of problem/pathological gambling than the general population.

True

Excess hair and decreased breast size are found in female steroid users.

True

Inhalant effects resemble those of alcohol and sedative intoxication.

True

Embalming fluid (formaldehyde), used to preserve dead bodies for funerals and burial, can also be used to create a PCP-like high.

True

One reason why abusing pressurized inhalants is dangerous is because inhaling them directly from their containers can freeze lung tissue.

True

Which disorder is similar to compulsive shopping?

hoarding

Which is a primary reason for sexual addictions?

low self-worth

Cyber-addiction and gaming addiction, including MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), are characterized by which of the following actions?

using the computer or video games for 40 hours or more per week, losing track of time while logged on, neglecting responsibilities, feeling irritable and anxious when offline

People compulsively overeat in response to feelings and emotions, not hunger.

True

Problems handling money in a responsible manner is one of the hallmarks of almost any addict.

True

The inability to resist an impulse that is originally pleasurable but ends up becoming harmful is called an impulse-control disorder.

True