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