Psychology Chapter 5

Tayla smokes marijuana. At first, just a few inhalations were enough to cloud her mind. Over time, she needs to smoke more and more to achieve the same affect. This is an example of ________. a. physical dependence b. psychological dependence c. tolerance d. withdrawal

tolerance

Which of the following is an example of a synthetic opioid? a. coffee b. methadone c. methamphetamine d. nicotine

methadone

You are listening to a person who keeps telling you to relax, attempting to create a situation in which you are likely to follow suggestions. What treatment are you undergoing? a. psychotherapy b. reprogramming c. autosuggestion d. hypnosis

hypnosis

Morphine is considered a(n) ________ drug because it decreases pain. a. antipsychotic b. hallucinogen c. opioid d. stimulant

opioid

Kara notices that as her supply of marijuana decreases, she starts thinking more and more about where she can get another supply as well as feeling nervous and anxious. This is an example of ________. a. withdrawal b. tolerance c. physiological dependence d. psychological dependence

psychological dependence

Tariq depends on cigarettes to relieve his stress, though he smokes so infrequently that he experiences no significant, noticeable physical symptoms when he is not smoking. What does this exemplify? a. physical dependence b. psychological dependence c. tolerance d. withdrawal

psychological dependence

Alcohol is a stimulant. a. True b. False

false

Marijuana usage can lead to psychological dependence. a. True b. False

true

Nicotine is a stimulant. a. True b. False

true

According to the dissociation view of hypnosis, hypnosis is ________. a. dissociated from other forms of altered consciousness because it does not involve drugs b. effectively a dissociated state of consciousness c. people acting as they do because of social expectations for how a hypnotized person should behave d. practiced only by people who are already dissociated from reality

effectively a dissociated state of consciousness

Drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system are called depressants. a. True b. False

false

The need to take a drug in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms is called ________. a. craving b. tolerance c. physical dependence d. none of these are correct

physical dependence

Crack is considered more addictive than cocaine because it is ________. a. cheaper, so people can afford more of it b. easier to get, so people can take more at once c. frequently smoked in combination with pharmaceuticals d. smokable, so it reaches the brain more quickly

smokable, so it reaches the brain more quickly

Kevin suggests that Ted cluck like a chicken during the hypnosis not because he is experiencing an altered state of consciousness but because he is playing the role of a hypnotized person. This is a good example of the ________ theory of hypnotism. a. cognitive-behavioral b. dissociative c. hypnotic mediation d. social-cognitive

social-cognitive

Cocaine is considered a ________ drug because it tends to increase overall levels of neural activity. a. antipsychotic b. depressant c. hallucinogen d. stimulant

stimulant

While the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that meditation might be used in conjunction with more traditional treatments as a way to manage hypertension, ________. a. research demonstrates that hypnosis is more effective in treating hypertension b. research demonstrates that mediation actually increases hypertension c. the AHA is under the influence of the anti-pharmaceutical movement d. there is not adequate empirical support for its effectiveness

there is not adequate empirical support for its effectiveness

Psychoactive drugs are drugs capable of altering thinking, perception, and memory. a. True b. False

true

Why can amphetamines be used to treat ADHD in children? a. They decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with hyperactivity. b. They decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control. c. They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with emotions. d. They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control.

They decrease neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with hyperactivity.

Xi needs to stay awake another hour to study for his English final, so he drinks several cups of cola. When he's done studying, he finds that he can't sleep even though he wants to, he feels agitated, his muscles twitch, his heartbeat is irregular, and he feels nauseated. What is causing Xi to feel this way? a. caffeine b. insomnia c. narcolepsy d. sugar

caffeine

Physical dependence on a drug is indicated by the user experiencing ________ as a result of discontinuing use of the drug. a. a return to normal performance levels b. changes in normal bodily function c. psychological distress d. psychological stress

changes in normal bodily function

Alcohol is considered a ________ because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity. a. antipsychotic b. depressant c. hallucinogen d. stimulant

depressant

Russell needs more of the drug he has been using to get the normal high he got when he first started. Russell is experiencing withdrawal. a. True b. False

false

Which of the following would be experienced during a euphoric high? a. feelings of despair b. feelings of intense elation and pleasure c. intense tactile sensation d. time distortion

feelings of intense elation and pleasure

Mescaline is considered a ________ drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences. a. depressant b. hallucinogenic c. opioid d. stimulant

hallucinogenic

While ________ is generally achieved through the interaction of a therapist and the person being treated, an individual can perform ________ alone. a. hypnosis; meditation b. meditation; hypnosis c. meditation; somnambulism d. somnambulism; meditation

hypnosis; meditation

Individuals undergoing hypnosis ________. a. can be coerced into harming themselves and others by a skilled hypnotist b. report no memory of the events that occurred during the period they were hypnotized c. usually do not have clear memories of the hypnotic experience and are not in control of their own behaviors d. usually have clear memories of the hypnotic experience and are in control of their own behaviors

usually have clear memories of the hypnotic experience and are in control of their own behaviors