Neurochem chapter 7

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. Pg 7.57

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 Page 7.44

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) Page 7.36

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

Which of the following statements is true about anorexia?

Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body shape and size. Pages 7.51

Binge-eating disorder is marked by rigid control over one's eating patterns.

False Generally marked by lack of control over eating. Pg 7.45

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

False Pg 7.30

Pathological gamblers rarely have other addictions.

False Pg 7.37

The pharmacologic effects of inhalants are long lasting.

False Pg 7.5

Recovery from sexual addiction requires lifelong abstinence from sex.

False Pg 7.55-56

Excess hair and decreased breast size are found in female steroid users.

True

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

True Pg 7.43

Inhalant effects resemble those of alcohol and sedative intoxication.

True Pg 7.5

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

True Pg. 7.37

Which statement best describes bulimia nervosa?

an addiction to binge eating followed by weight control techniques like over-exercising or purging Page 7.51

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

cocaine Page 7.43

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

depression Page 7.43

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

serotonin Page 7.56

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 Page 7.33

Cyber-addiction and gaming addiction, including MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), 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 Page 7.57