Psychology Test #3

Compulsive craving of drugs or certain behaviors despite known adverse consequences is an indication of

addiction

Kevin is preoccupied with gambling, and his persistent urges to gamble are so strong that he continues even after losing large sums of money. Kevin most clearly shows signs of

addiction

Depressants are drugs such as

barbiturates and opiates

In large amounts, alcohol is a ________; in small amounts, it is a __________.

depressant; depressant

The reckless aggressive behavior that may follow alcohol consumption best illustrates that alcohol may act as a

disinhibitor

The greatest danger of viewing drug addiction as a disease is that this may lead drug addicts to

feel powerless to overcome the addiction.

Smokers with ________ levels of nicotine tolerance are likely to suffer the most severe withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue smoking.

high

Psychoactive drugs influence neurotransmission by stimulating, mimicking, or ________ the activity of neurotransmitters

inhibiting

Under the influence of alcohol, angered people are ______ likely time be aggressive than they would otherwise be and restaurant patrons are _______ likely to tip generously than they otherwise would.

more; more

The change in brain chemistry that offsets the effects of a psychoactive drug is called

neuroadaptation

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs.

psychoactive

Kara's craving for psychoactive drugs is so strong that she is unable to function at work or maintain important relationships with her family. She most clearly shows symptoms of :

substance use disorder

Persistent substance craving and use despite significant life disruption & risk of physical harm is most characteristic of :

substance use disorder

Recurring symptoms of tolerance and withdrawal are an indication of :

substance use disorder

The need to take larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of :

tolerance

The discomfort & distress that follow discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior is called

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

withdrawal

Drug use is considered a substance use disorder when a person :

Experiences all of these conditions

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

Many people do voluntarily stop using addictive drugs without any treatment

Arlette often consumes up to six cocktails in a row before she experiences any noticeable symptoms of intoxication. This suggests that Arlette has developed :

tolerance