Chapter 11 Quiz

The ________ is central to the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine and in mediating the reward properties of drugs. A) Mesocorticolimbic Pathway B) tuberoinfundibular pathway C) nigrostriatal pathway D) cerebral peduncle

A) Mesocorticolimbic Pathway

When compared to heroin, methadone is ______. A) equally addictive in a physiological sense but produces less psychological impairment B) less likely to produce long-term addiction but more likely to be misused C) produces a greater rush or high but does satisfy the cravings associated with heroin D) more addictive in a physiological sense and known to produce less psychological impairment

A) equally addictive in a physiological sense but produces less psychological impairment

The Alcoholics Anonymous model believes that ______, and thus one __________. A) one is never cured of alcoholism; is always considered to be "in recovery." B) spiritual enlightenment leads to healing; must remain committed to psychodevelopmental growth C) alcoholism develops from guilt over past transgression; must atone for one's wrongdoing D) controlled-drinking is possible in the right setting; should plan a drinking even to occur in a "safe" setting

A) one is never cured of alcoholism; is always considered to be "in recovery."

In most U.S. states, a person is considered legally intoxicated for driving when the concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream reaches _________ A) 0.18 B) 0.08 C) 0.10 D) 0.06

B) 0.08

Among people who are employed, people ____ are most likely to report past month drug use. A) 35 to 64 years to age B) 18 years of age or younger C) 26 to 34 years of age D) 18 to 25 years of age

B) 18 years of age or younger

How does cocaine affect the brain? A) cocaine increases the amount of dopamine released in the brain reward system and mimics the effects of endogenous endorphins B) Cocaine blocks the presynaptic dopamine transporter, thus increasing the availability of dopamine in the synapse and increasing the activation of the receiving cells. C) cocaine disrupts the delicate balance between inhibitory and olfactory neurotransmitters D) cocaine suppresses the release of glutamate which in turn changes the pace of neural transmission in the brain

B) Cocaine blocks the presynaptic dopamine transporter, thus increasing the availability of dopamine in the synapse and increasing the activation of the receiving cells.

It is suggested that a __________ in the brain plays a primary role in the "wanting" or anticipation of reward; however, __________ seems to play a primary role in the "liking" or consumption of rewarding stimuli. A) monoamine pathway; the opioid system B) dopaminergic pathway; the opioid system C) dopaminergic pathway; a monoamine pathway D) serotonin pathway; a dopaminergic pathway

B) dopaminergic pathway; the opioid system

Which of the following might explain why Muslims, Mormon, and orthodox Jews report low incidence of alcohol use disorders? A) these groups are known to underreport symptoms of mental illness B) these groups report the lowest levels of stigma toward alcohol use, thus decreasing the likelihood that their member will develop alcohol use disorders C) religious values place rules around the consumption of alcohol D) these groups are most likely to experience the "alcohol flush reaction," which involves discomfort upon the consumption of alcohol

B) these groups report the lowest levels of stigma toward alcohol use, thus decreasing the likelihood that their member will develop alcohol use disorders

Bob, after going on a week long alcohol binge, has not had anything to drink in the last 24 hours. He states there are rats running across the floor (though no one else sees the rats), exhibits trembling in his hands, and cannot identify where he is when taken to the hospital. Bob is likely to be experiencing _____ A) acute alcohol deficiency B) delusional disorder C) alcohol withdrawal delirium D) schizophrenia

C) alcohol withdrawal delirium

In relapse prevention treatment, participants are taught to: A) engage in activities and spiritual pursuits that explore issues from their childhood B) connect with old friends when tempted to drink C) recognize the apparently irrelevant decisions that serve as early warning signals of the possibility of relapse D) focus on meditation and spiritual retreats

C) recognize the apparently irrelevant decisions that serve as early warning signals of the possibility of relapse