Drugs and Society Chapter 7 Test Review

True or False. Binge-eating disorder is marked by rigid control over one's eating pattern.

False

True or False. Pathological gamblers rarely have other addictions

False

True or False. Recovery from sexual addiction requires lifelong abstinence from sex.

False

Inhalant effects resemble those of alcohol and sedative intoxication

True

The sensation of a big win for a gambler is the equivalent of

the first intense rush from cocaine

Compulsive shoppers have described the relief from depression and the subsequent high from buying in terms similar to those describing

the high derived from cocaine

Inhaling alcohol can cause

A mild high, vomiting, and headaches

Which is the most compulsive kind of gambler? A. pathological gambler B. at-risk gambler C. recreational gambler D. social gambler

A. pathological gambler

Which gene signals a susceptibility to both alcoholism and gambling?

DRD2A1 allele gene

What is a primary reason for sexual addictions?

Low self-worth

Which condition found in a drug addict is not found in a compulsive gambler?

Tissue Dependence

True or False. "Addiction" is the disease, whereas inhalant abuse, steroid misuse, or compulsive gambling, eating, shopping, or sex are the manifestations of the disease.

True

True or False. A compulsive gambler can also be a problem or pathological gambler.

True

True or False. College students have a higher rate of problem/pathological gambling than the general population.

True

What is a major reason why some people become compulsive shoppers (develop oniomania)?

depression

The DRD2A1 allele gene has its greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system?

dopamine

When does a compulsive shopper experience the highest level of excitement?

right before deciding to purchase an item

Which of the following are warning signs that someone may be abusing inhalants? #1. recurring or frequent headaches #2. chemical odor on the body #3. inflammation of the nasal lining #4. needle tracks

signs 1, 2, and 3 only

True or False. Excess hair and decreased breast size are found n female steroid users

True

Which statement best describes addictive behaviors? A. They alter brain chemistry in similar ways that psychoactive drugs do. B. They are not affected by the environment. C. They are a sign of weakness. D. They are 100% psychological.

A. They alter brain chemistry in similar ways that psychoactive drugs do.

Which statement best describes binge eating? A. regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting, without vomiting B. a weight gain of 30% over a normal actuarial table weight C. a compulsion toward high-fat and high-carbohydrate foods D. compulsive eating and vomiting

A. regularly eating large amounts of food at one sitting, without vomiting

Which disorder is similar to compulsive shopping?

Hoarding

Generally, a gambler who is drawn to a slot machine is

an escape-seeking gambler

Low serotonin levels (which cause depression) are associated with which of the following? #1. compulsive shoppers among women #2. the development of eating disorders among women #3. risk taking among men #4. violence among men

options 1, 2, 3, and 4

Drugs that stimulate which neurotransmitter have the potential to treat sexual addiction?

serotonin

Compulsive shoppers describe the same relief of bad feelings and the subsequent high as someone describing the use of

cocaine

True or false. Embalming fluid (formaldehyde), used to preserve dead bodies for funerals and burial, can also be used to create a PCP-like high

True

Which of the following statements is true of college students who gamble? A. Gambling college students are less likely to be heavy drinkers. B. College students have a higher rate of pathological gambling than the general public. C. Unlike the general public, there are approximately the same numbers of male and female gamblers. D. Gambling has a minimal impact on college students grades.

B. College students have a higher rate of pathological gambling than the general public.

Which statement best describes bulimia nervosa? A. an addiction to weight loss, fasting, and being as thin as possible B. an addiction to binge eating followed by weight control techniques like over-exercising C. a way to cleanse the body of unwanted toxins D. none of the above

B. an addiction to binge eating followed by weight control techniques like over-exercising

Which of the following statements is true about anorexia? A. Anorexia is practiced mostly by pre-teens. B. Anorexics know how thin they are but think they should be even thinner. C. Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size. D. Death rates among anorexia patients is up to 3% if they continue the practice eating restrictions.

C. Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size.

Which statement is true about cell phone use? A. Nomophobia is the fear of being without one's cell phone. B.Texting while driving is considered six times more dangerous than driving drunk. C. Some people measure their self-esteem by the activity of their cell phone. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

True or False. Unlike opiates, steroids do not have distinct withdrawal symptoms

False

True or false. Carriers of a DRD2A1 allele gene have an excess of dopamine receptors.

False

True or false. The pharmacological effects of inhalants are long lasting

False

True or false. The reasons why people engage in compulsive behaviors are different from the reasons why they use psychoactive drugs.

False

True of False. One reason why abusing inhalants is dangerous is because inhaling them directly from their containers can freeze lung tissue

True

True or False. People compulsively overeat in response to feelings and emotions, not hunger.

True

True or False. Problems handling money in a responsible manner is one of the hallmarks of almost any addict.

True

True or False. The inability to resist and impulse control that is originally pleasurable but ends up becoming harmful is called and impulse-control disorder.

True

True or false. The refinement of Carbohydrates has resulted in the same types of effects on obesity that the refinement of cocaine has had on cocaine addiction.

True

Pathological (compulsive) gamblers are obsessed with which of the following? #1. the socialization of casinos #2. getting the money to gamble #3. figuring out ways to stay in action #4. gambling

obsessions 3 and 4 only

A problem gambler is defined as a person whose gambling behavior causes difficulty in which of the following parts of his or her life? #1. psychological #2. physical #3. sociological #4. vocational (professional or educational)

options 1, 2, 3, and 4

Gambling includes which of the following? #1. stock speculation such as day trading, commodities, and options #2. selling and trading derivatives and other speculative investment devices #3. state-run lotteries and keno games #4. sports betting

options 1, 2, 3, and 4

Pathological gambling (like behavioral addictions in general) is characterized by which of the following? #1. repeated unsuccessful efforts to cut back or stop the behavior #2. inability to control the behavior #3. craving #4. jeopardizing or losing job, relationship, or educational or career opportunity

options 1, 2, 3, and 4

Craving overwhelms common sense and causes an addict to do which of the following? #1. delay gratification #2. do what feels good at the time #3. seek immediate gratification #4. do whatever will provide immediate relief from anxiety and pain

options 2, 3, and 4 only

The Internet has an addiction potential because #1. It can be used to escape feelings. #2. It is always available. #3. It doesn't criticize. #4. It produces a stimulant-like rush.

reasons 1 and 2 only

The term chasing in problem gambling means

to try to recoup gambling losses by continuing to gamble

Which statement about compulsive behaviors is true? A. Compulsive behaviors are triggered by stress, not genetic predisposition as in drug addiction. B. The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use. C. Behavioral addictions are easier to overcome than drug addictions. D. Childhood abuse has no impact on behavioral addictions, unlike drug addictions.

B. The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use.

Cyber-addiction and gaming addiction, including MMORPGs, are characterized by which of the following actions? #1. using the computer or video games for 40 hours or more per week #2. losing track of time while logged on #3. neglecting responsibilities #4.feeling irritable and anxious when offline

actions 1, 2, 3 and 4