Mod 25 Multiple Choice

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Which of the following statements is true of alcohol? Alcohol is a depressant, because it causes people to feel sad when under its influence. Alcohol is a depressant, because it calms neural activity and slows body function. Alcohol is a stimulant, because it increases the heart rate as consumption increases. Alcohol is a hallucinogen, because it makes people believe things that are not true. Alcohol is a stimulant, because people do foolish things while under its influence.

Alcohol is a depressant, because it calms neural activity and slows body function.

Alcohol consumption disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memory by decreasing sleep apnea. increasing self-consciousness. decreasing REM sleep. decreasing tolerance. increasing anxiety.

decreasing REM sleep

Drugs such as alcohol and opiates that calm neural activity and slow body functions are called amphetamines. endorphins. depressants. dissociatives. hallucinogens.

depressants

The release of stored serotonin and the eventual damage of serotonin-producing neurons is most closely associated with the long-term use of morphine. alcohol. barbiturates. Ecstasy. amphetamines.

ecstasy

Which stimulant causes high energy, emotional elation, dehydration, and damage to serotonin-producing neurons? LSD Barbiturate Ecstasy Nicotine Caffeine

ectasy

After taking a psychoactive drug for many years, Carl stops taking it. He finds withdrawal to be physically painful, because the drug that he had been taking caused his brain to stop producing its own endorphins. Which drug was he taking? Cocaine Methamphetamine Nicotine Heroin Marijuana

heroin

When cocaine is injected or smoked, it produces a rush of euphoria that lasts 15 to 30 minutes. But the stimulant drug ________ can trigger 8 hours or so of heightened energy and euphoria. LSD methamphetamine heroin nicotine Amytal

methamphetamine

Morphine and heroin are hallucinogens. opiates. barbiturates. amphetamines. stimulants.

opiates

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of narcolepsy. resistance. withdrawal. dissociation. tolerance.

tolerance

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of withdrawal. tolerance. resistance. dissociation. narcolepsy.

tolerance

The discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of certain drugs is called intolerance. withdrawal. REM rebound. narcolepsy. dissociation.

withdrawl

What is the danger of labeling behaviors such as too much eating, shopping, exercise, sex, or gambling as addictions? It can be used as an "all-purpose" excuse to explain away the behaviors. Abusers are more likely to experience prejudice and discrimination. No physical or emotional pain is associated with these behaviors. Abusers may be more likely to hide their abuse and avoid seeking help. It can lead to increased feelings of shame and guilt.

It can be used as an "all-purpose" excuse to explain away the behaviors.

Which of the following represents drug tolerance? Hans has grown to accept the fact that his wife likes to have a beer with her dinner, even though he personally does not approve of the use of alcohol. José often wakes up with a headache that lasts until he has his morning cup of coffee. Jacob had to increase the dosage of his pain medication when the old dosage no longer effectively controlled the pain from his chronic back condition. Pierre enjoys the effect of marijuana and is now using the drug several times a week. Chau lost his job and is now homeless as a result of his drug use.

Jacob had to increase the dosage of his pain medication when the old dosage no longer effectively controlled the pain from his chronic back condition.

What can be expected in someone who is a frequent user of marijuana? There will be an increased production of dopamine in the brain. They will experience vivid hallucinations. They will experience a dangerously elevated heart rate. They will require less of the drug to feel its effects as the drug builds up in their system. They will need to consume larger doses of the drug to feel its effects.

They will require less of the drug to feel its effects as the drug builds up in their system.

Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal, drugs prescribed to reduce insomnia, are mild hallucinogens. stimulants. amphetamines. barbiturates. opiates.

barbituates

The change in brain chemistry that offsets the effects of a psychoactive drug is called neuroadaptation. dissociation. disinhibition. dependence. narcolepsy.

neuroadaption

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs. neuroadaptive psychoactive hypnagogic narcoleptic dissociative

psychoactive

Compulsive craving for and use of a drug is an indication of dissociation. hallucination. narcolepsy. hypnagogic sensations. addiction.

addiction

François was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field. Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using? marijuana morphine derivatives heroin barbiturates amphetamines

amphetamines

Which of the following psychoactive drugs is most likely to worsen people's ability to sleep? marijuana caffeine barbiturates alcohol heroin

caffeine

Although Max never experiences caffeine withdrawal symptoms, he feels that he needs coffee every morning as part of his daily routine. Max best illustrates psychological dependence. narcolepsy. dissociation. REM rebound. the pop-out phenomenon.

psychological dependence

The altered state of consciousness that is most similar to a drug-induced hallucination is the near-death experience. hypnosis. REM sleep. withdrawal. narcolepsy.

the near-death experience

Which of the following is a psychedelic drug? nicotine LSD heroin caffeine cocaine

LSD


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