Quiz on Comer Chapter 10

Alcohol binds to receptors on neurons that normally receive:

GABA

Which is NOT true of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? a. It employs a mindfulness approach. b. It is a form of cognitive behavioral treatment. c. The overall goal of this treatment is to help people gain control over their substance abuse. d. There is research evidence suggesting that this therapy is as effective as other cognitive behavioral treatments, if not more effective.

The option that is NOT true of ACT is C: "the overall foal of this treatment is to help people gain control over their substance abuse."

Marijuana is considered to be: a. A unique substance with depressant, stimulant, and hallucinogenic effects b. A stimulant c. A hallucinogen d. An opioid

a. A unique substance with depressant, stimulant, and hallucinogenic effects

Of the following, the person who would probably have the highest blood alcohol level after an hour of drinking would be a a. a 150 lb. woman who drinks 6 cans of beer b. a 150 lb. man who drinks 6 cans of beer c. a 200 lb. woman who drinks 6 cans of beer d. a 200 lb. man who drinks 6 cans of beer

a. a 150 lb. woman who drinks 6 cans of beer

Where do most people receive treatment for a substance use disorder? a. a self-help group b. an inpatient rehabilitation center c. a private physician's office d. an outpatient mental health center

a. a self-help group

Which effect on a child has NOT been associated with maternal cocaine use during pregnancy? a. enlarged heart b. abnormalities in immune functioning c. attention and learning deficits d. predispositions to later drug use

a. enlarged heart

According to the developmental psychopathology view, substance use disorders typically begin with: a. genetically inherited predispositions b. an internalizing temperament c. the occurrence of a single stressor d. witnessing a loved one with a substance use problem

a. genetically inherited predispositions

Which is NOT a risk for young people abusing cocaine? a. macular degeneration b. miscarriage c. respiratory failure d. heart attack

a. macular degeneration

Ainsley has a drink in the morning on rising and a cocktail with breakfast. She usually sneaks a snort during the morning ("just to get through the day") and then drinks during lunch. Later, at home, she generally has a small dinner and sits in front of the TV drinking wine, often an entire bottle. Somehow she manages to get up and go to work the next morning. Ainsley is displaying: a. substance use disorder b. binge drinking c. delirium tremens d. withdrawal

a. substance use disorder

How is the brain's reward circuit involved in substance abuse? a. The substance activates the dopamine neurotransmitter in the brain which is associated with pleasure. b. All of the multiple choice responses for this answer are correct. c. The substance activates the reward center in the brain. d. It is possible that people who abuse substances may have a reward deficiency syndrome.

b. All of the multiple choice responses for this answer are correct.

Which of the following is believed to be the chemical in cannabis responsible for its effects? a. Ethyl Alcohol b. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) c. Lithium d. Lysergic Acid

b. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

A person who uses LSD begins to taste colors and see music. This person is experiencing: a. withdrawal b. synesthesia c. hallucinosis d. flashbacks

b. synesthesia

Of the following people, the MOST likely to exhibit a substance use disorder would be a(n): a. Asian Americans b. non-Hispanic Caucasian Americans c. American Indians; Native Americans d. African Americans

c. American Indians; Native Americans

Which of the following has been used in efforts to treat alcohol abuse? a. EMDR b. Mood stabilizers c. Antabuse d. Systematic desensitization

c. Antabuse

Mario felt awake and alive as though he could conquer the world. He MOST likely used: a. heroin b. Xanax c. cocaine d. alcohol

c. cocaine

Freebasing has the effect of making cocaine: a. injectable b. liquid in form c. more concentrated d. less addictive

c. more concentrated

Shayla stopped taking her regular amount of cocaine after using it for months. She will probably experience: a. excitement, insomnia, and hallucinations. b. dramatic tremors of the hands and face, very rapid heart rate, and convulsions c. pain, sweating, mania, and nausea. d. "crashing"—headaches, depressed feelings, and dizziness.

d. "crashing"—headaches, depressed feelings, and dizziness.

Which statement BEST describes the prevalence of alcoholism in non-Hispanic white American men, African American men, and Hispanic American men? a. Prevalence rates among all three groups are essentially the same. b. Alcoholism rates are highest for older non-Hispanic white Americans. c. African Americans have the highest rates of alcoholism, followed by non-Hispanic white Americans and Hispanic Americans. d. Prevalence rates for non-Hispanic white Americans and Hispanic Americans are similar and slightly higher than the rates seen in African Americans.

d. Prevalence rates for non-Hispanic white Americans and Hispanic Americans are similar and slightly higher than the rates seen in African Americans.

Which of these is a depressant? a. LSD b. cocaine c. amphetiamines d. opioids

d. opioids

Marijuana users in the 1960s were less likely to develop drug dependence than users starting around the year 2000. This trend MOST likely reflects the fact that: a. marijuana is now consumed via multiple routes. b. people started using marijuana at earlier ages. c. medical marijuana is legal in a number of states. d. the THC content in marijuana has increased.

d. the THC content in marijuana has increased.

Although Cassandra used a substance at noon, she stays awake and alert. Yet, even though she is awake, she experiences poor coordination, palpitations, and greatly enhanced visual perceptions. The symptoms have almost completely gone away by dinnertime. Cassandra MOST likely: a. smoked a pack of cigarettes b. injected heroin c. drank alcohol d. took LSD

d. took LSD

Henry is drinking at a party. The first effects he experiences are changes in

judgement

Mendon began by taking one amphetamine a day to control his appetite. After a month or so, the one pill did not work as well but two pills did. This is an example of:

tolerance