Psychology Test 3

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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


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