exam 4 pop quiz

Research indicated that the most important neurotransmitter in the brain "pleasure pathway" of the brain is probably: A. Dopamine B. Acetylcholine C. One of the endorphins D. Anandamide

A. Dopamine

The drug that, when misused, would most quickly result in dependence or addiction would be: A. Opium B. Ethyl Alcohol C. Cannabis D. Xanax

A. Opium

Because alcohol bind to neurons that normally relieve that neurotransmitter GABA is not surprising that alcohol: A. Relaxes people B. Is a stimulant C. Makes people throw up D. Makes people feel sad

A. Relaxes people

The best treatment for ADHD is: A. Stimulant medication B. Cognitive behavioral therapy C. Psychodynamic therapy D. Sensory integration training

A. Stimulant medication

A college professor's work performance recently has deteriorated, and his colleagues find him difficult to talk to. If this is due to a problem with drugs, the best description of this professor's behavior as detailed above would be: A. Substance use disorder B. Tolerance C. Withdrawal D. Substance intoxication

A. Substance use disorder

What it is called when a person has unpleasant and potentially dangerous symptoms when they suddenly stop taking substance? A. Withdrawal B. Tolerance C. Substance intoxication D. Substance abuse

A. Withdrawal

ecstasy, which has gained enormous popularity as a club drug over the last decade, was actually first developed in: A. 1987 B. 1910 C. 2002 D. 1970

B. 1910

Which of the following is NOT part of the symptom dimensions of ADHD? A. Inattention B. Emotion dysregulation C. Impulsivity D. Hyperactivity

B. Emotion dysregulation

The best treatment for autism is: A. Stimulant medication B. Cognitive therapy C. Applied behavioral analysis D. Play therapy

C. Applied behavioral analysis

I show Lawrence a Pringles can, and then reveal that it contains pencils. If Jenna then enters the room, and Lawrence says that Jenna believes that can contains pencils, he might be showing a deficit in: A. Joint attention B. Social reciprocity C. Theory of mind D. Communication pragmatics

C. Theory of mind

Brendan began by taking one amphetamine a day to control his appetite. After a month of some the one pill did not work as well but two pills did. This is an example of: A. Resistance B. Tolerance C. Withdrawal D. Dependence

D. Dependence

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of symptoms of autism? A. Restricted patterns in interest B. Delayed or absent communication through speech C. Impaired social interactions D. Elevated, expansive or euphoric mood episodes

D. Elevated, expansive or euphoric mood episodes

Your best friend has done some heavy drinking and asks you what to do to "sober up" as quickly as possible. Your best answer would be: A. Drink hot coffee B. Rest with a cold towel wrapped around your head C. Drink carbonated soda D. Stop drinking

D. Stop drinking

women tolerate alcohol less well than men because: a. They have higher proportion to body fat b. They have less stomach enzyme that breaks down alcohol c. They metabolize alcohol in the liver less well d. They drink alcohol in more concentrated forms

b. They have less stomach enzyme that breaks down alcohol

Intoxication is actually a form of: a. substance dependence b. temporary change c. tolerance d. hallucination

b. temporary change