Exam 3 - Chapters 5, 8, 9

Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants? a. The products used are illegal for purchase by minors. b. They reach the bloodstream 10 minutes after inhalation. c. Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities. d. The effects last for days.

c. Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities

Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE? a. Three-quarters of college students are classified as heavy episodic drinkers. b. The majority of college students drink alcohol on a daily basis. c. Few students experience negative consequences as a result of alcohol consumption. d. Female college students' alcohol consumption is close to that of male college students.

d. Female college students' alcohol consumption is close to that of male college students.

Heroin has a a. high potential for addiction and limited medical use. b. high potential for addiction and no medical use. c. low potential for addiction and no medical use. d. high potential for addiction and medical use.

b. high potential for addiction and no medical use.

The main site of alcohol metabolism is the a. spleen c c. colon d. kidney

b. liver

James lost his job and was unable to pay his rent. His frustration built to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying a. primary aggression. b. reactive aggression. c. spontaneous rage. d. negativity.

b. reactive aggression.

Of the following, which factor is NOT a reason people become involved in gangs? a. for companionship b. to get away from controlling parents c. for excitement d. to gain greater financial security

b. to get away from controlling parents

The reduction in alcohol-related driving fatalities since the 1980s is due to a. an increased number of rehabilitation facilities. b. zero tolerance laws and increased drinking age. c. less restrictive enforcement of laws in some states. d. a decreased drinking age in many states.

b. zero tolerance laws and increased drinking age.

Which of the following is TRUE of drinking and driving? a. Twenty percent of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related. b. The majority of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities occur in the 16- to 20-year-old age group. c. Over the last 20 years, the percentage of intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes has decreased. d. More than 50 percent of college students report that they have driven after consuming alcohol.

c. Over the last 20 years, the percentage of intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes has decreased.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common? a. People perceive prescription drugs as safer than illicit drugs. b. Prescription drugs are easily accessible. c. Prescription drugs have few side effects. d. Prescription drugs are relatively inexpensive.

c. Prescription drugs have few side effects.

Which of the following statements about college students and tobacco use is true? a. College students who identify themselves as social smokers are unlikely to suffer negative health consequences of their behavior. b. College women have higher smoking rates than college men. c. Smoking has decreased among college students during the past decade. d. In 2016, about 20 percent of college students reported smoking within the past 30 days.

c. Smoking has decreased among college students during the past decade.

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as a. One out of every 100 Americans age 12 or older needed treatment for drug or alcohol abuse in 2015. b. counseling. c. detoxification. d. rehabilitation

c. detoxification.

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is a. drug abuse. b. drug use c. drug misuse. d. drug tolerance.

c. drug misuse.

Falls are the most common cause of a. musculoskeletal pain. b. dementia. c. head injury. d. death from unintentional injury.

c. head injury.

College students who become addicted to gambling face an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT a. failing grades b. serious debt. c. smoking. d. psychological difficulties.

c. smoking.

Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT a. poverty. b. inadequate social services. c. social support. d. political differences.

c. social support.

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration? a. injection b. oral ingestion c. transdermal d. inhalation

c. transdermal

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohol poisoning? a. inability to be roused b. weak, rapid pulse c. yellowish tint to the skinv d. irregular breathing patternsv

c. yellowish tint to the skin

Marketing of tobacco products currently targets all of the following EXCEPT a. low-income groups through billboards and posters. b. college students through music festivals and other targeted events. c. men through ads implying masculinity and ruggedness. d. affluent citizens through community-based events.

d. affluent citizens through community-based events.

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience a. withdrawal but not tolerance. b. tolerance but not withdrawal c. neither tolerance nor withdrawal. d. both tolerance and withdrawal.

d. both tolerance and withdrawal.

Drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and have been associated with a. paranoid behavior. b. developing respiratory problems. c. muscle and joint disorders. d. death from alcohol poisoning.

d. death from alcohol poisoning.

Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as a. risky driving. b. careless driving. c. impaired driving. d. distracted driving.

d. distracted driving.

The leading cause of accidental death in the United States is a. motor vehicle crashes. b. fires. c. drowning. d. drug overdose.

d. drug overdose.

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is a. domestic violence. b. spousal violence. c. intentional violence. d. intimate partner violence.

d. intimate partner violence.

The World Health Organization defines violence as a. injuries caused accidentally without intent to harm. b. a repeated implied or verbal threat against another person. c. a premeditated crime against another person, usually involving a weapon. d. the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.

d. the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.

A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is to a. talk on your cell phone. b. stay aware of your surroundings. c. take shortcuts so you can stay away from other people. d. keep your head down and avoid eye contact.

b. stay aware of your surroundings.

How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers? a. 2 hours b. 3 hours c. 4 hours d. 5 hours

c. 4 hours

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT a. genetics and family history of addiction. b. substance use in high school. c. participation in college sports. d. fraternity or sorority membership.

c. participation in college sports.

What substance in cigarettes is a highly addictive stimulant? a. menthol b. tar c. carbon monoxide d. nicotine

d. nicotine

Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is a. inhalants. b. ergogenic drugs. c. over-the-counter drugs. d. prescription drugs.

d. prescription drugs.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime? a. beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic b. burning a church for reasons of religious bias c. assaulting a person because of his sexual orientation d. shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

d. shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

A disease associated with smoking in which alveoli are destroyed is known as a. chronic bronchitis. b. emphysema. c. alveolitis. d. hepatitis.

b. emphysema.

Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true? a. People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted. b. An estimated 2% of Internet users experience Internet addiction. c. Middle-age adults are more likely to become addicted to the Internet than young adults. d. A majority of college students report that Internet use and computer games have interfered with their academic performance.

a. People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted.

A bias-motivated crime is a. a hate crime. b. intimate partner abuse. c. a crime committed by a stranger. d. a crime that was not reported to the police.

a. a hate crime.

The excessive use of a drug is a. abuse. b. dependence. c. tolerance. d. misuse.

a. abuse.

California's "yes means yes" law requires that a. consent to engage in sexual activity include an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement. b. consent to engage in sexual activity include the precise word, "Yes." c. schools that receive state funding expel any student accused of rape. d. people who were intoxicated during an alleged assault have a corroborating witness before bringing charges.

a. consent to engage in sexual activity include an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement.

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is a. domestic violence. b. spousal violence. c. intentional violence. d. intimate partner violence.

a. domestic violence.

Addictive substances and behaviors a. have the potential to produce a positive mood change. b. eventually lose their hold on a person over time. c. do not necessarily have negative consequences. d. involve some type of substance abuse.

a. have the potential to produce a positive mood change.

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of a. intentional injuries. b. unintentional injuries. c. reported injuries. d. criminal acts.

a. intentional injuries.

Which of the following statements about nicotine is TRUE? a. it is a powerful central nervous system stimulant. b. It is mildly addictive. c. It causes a drop in blood pressure. d. It decreases production of adrenaline.

a. it is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include a. mental retardation. b. abnormally large head size. c. Down's syndrome. d. passive and calm behavior.

a. mental retardation.

Eating food when drinking alcohol a. slows alcohol absorption. b. speeds up alcohol absorption. c. decreases the absorption of nutrients in food. d. increases the absorption of nutrients in food.

a. slows alcohol absorption.

A driver is "usually impaired" at a blood alcohol concentration of a. 0.01 to 0.04 percent. b. 0.05 to 0.07 percent. c. 0.08 to 0.14 percent. d. 0.15 to 0.24 percent.

b. 0.05 to 0.07 percent.

Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as a. 3 or more drinks for females or 4 or more drinks for males in about two hours. b. 4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours. c. 5 or more drinks for females or 6 or more drinks for males in about two hours. d. 5 or more drinks for both females and males in about two hours.

b. 4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration? a. Drugs can't be absorbed through the skin. b. Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration. c. The least effective route of administration is by inhalation. d. Drugs taken orally reach the bloodstream faster than drugs taken by inhalation.

b. Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates that a. chronic drinkers are less likely than others to have histories of violent behavior. b. alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels. c. substance abuse can elevate a person's mood and thereby prevent a potential crime. d. substance abuse markedly decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.

b. alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels.