Question 1

In the 1980s,cocaine was __________.

Accepted Answer

In the 1980s, cocaine was considered very glamorous and was getting a great deal of media attention, leading to its popularity among certain social circles. However, the drug was not inexpensive and was associated with a high cost both financially and socially.

Question 2

The University of Michigan survey is based upon reports of drug-taking behavior among __________.

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan survey, specifically the Monitoring the Future study, collects data on drug-taking behaviors among college students, eighth-, tenth-, and twelfth-grade students, as well as young adults, making "all of the above" the correct choice.

Question 3

The name for a branch of science joining the efforts of biochemists,pharmacologists,psychologists,and psychiatrists,among others,in order to study brain functioning is __________.

Accepted Answer

Neuroscience is the branch of science that combines the efforts of various disciplines such as biochemistry, pharmacology, psychology, and psychiatry to study the functioning of the brain. Psychopharmacology is a subfield of neuroscience that focuses specifically on the effects of drugs on mental processes and behavior. Endocrinology is the study of hormones and their effects on body function, while neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders and diseases of the nervous system.

Question 4

The most recent attitude toward drug-taking behavior considers __________.

Accepted Answer

The most recent attitude toward drug-taking behavior considers a wide range of licit and illicit drugs with varying levels of potential for misuse or abuse. This approach takes into account that not all drugs are equally harmful or addictive and recognizes the potential for misuse and abuse of prescription drugs as well as illicit drugs.

Question 5

The Prohibition era in U.S.history is associated with which prohibited drug?

Accepted Answer

The Prohibition era in U.S. history, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, was a time in which the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol was illegal.

Question 6

Neuroscience examines __________.

Accepted Answer

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, and how it relates to behavior and cognition. Therefore, it examines the relationship between brain functioning and human behavior. While it may touch on topics related to biology and pharmacology, its primary focus is on the connection between the brain and behavior.

Question 7

Some molds and fungi have been sources of which class of drugs?

Accepted Answer

Some molds and fungi, such as Penicillium and Aspergillus, have been sources of antibiotics, which are used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 8

A major disadvantage of the University of Michigan survey is that __________.

Accepted Answer

The University of Michigan survey only includes individuals who have completed high school, therefore high-school dropouts are not included. This is a disadvantage as it does not provide a representative sample of the entire population.

Question 9

The social problems associated with the Prohibition era have often been cited as an argument against __________.

Accepted Answer

The social problems associated with Prohibition, such as increased black market activity, organized crime, and corruption, have often been used as a cautionary tale against restricting drugs in general. While some may argue that the lesson learned from Prohibition is the need for more effective prevention programs for drug abuse, and others may argue that it shows the dangers of encouraging chronic alcohol abuse, the overarching conclusion is often that prohibiting substances can lead to unintended negative consequences.

Question 10

Chlorpromazine was an early __________.

Accepted Answer

Chlorpromazine was one of the first effective antipsychotic drugs and is still used today to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Question 11

Neuroscience research has focused upon which of the following aspects of the body?

Accepted Answer

Neuroscience research primarily focuses on the functioning of the brain, including the neural processes involved in perception, cognition, emotion, and behavior. The other options (B, C, and D) are not typically associated with neuroscience research.

Question 12

According to the text,a recent study has found that __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text,a recent study has...

Question 13

Crack is defined as __________.

Accepted Answer

Crack is a smokable form of cocaine. It is made by processing cocaine with baking soda or ammonia and water, which results in a form of cocaine that can be smoked.

Question 14

According to the University of Michigan survey,annual prevalence rates for illicit drug use among high school seniors showed a steep decline through the 1980s,ending at a historically low level of ____________ around 1992.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the University of Michigan survey,annual...

Question 15

Illicit drug experimentation among high school seniors in 2011 has been reported to be __________.

Accepted Answer

Illicit drug experimentation among high school seniors in 2011 was reported to be somewhere between the worst figures reported in 1979 and the best figures in 1992, indicating a level of drug use that was neither at its historical peak nor at its lowest point according to the trends observed in the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future survey.

Question 16

The rate of daily marijuana smoking in 2011 by high school seniors stood at _____________.

Accepted Answer

According to the Monitoring the Future survey conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the rate of daily marijuana smoking among high school seniors in 2011 was 6.6 percent.

Question 17

Advantages of repeating the University of Michigan survey year after year include all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

The given options mention all the advantages of repeating the survey year after year except for the examination of the effects of drug-taking behavior on the participant sample as they grow up. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 18

By the end of the 1970s,about _____ of U.S.high school seniors had reported illicit drug use.

Accepted Answer

By the end of the 1970s, about one-half of U.S. high school seniors had reported illicit drug use, reflecting the widespread experimentation with and use of drugs during this era.

Question 19

Annual marijuana use during 2011 was reported by _________ of seniors.

Accepted Answer

In 2011, surveys such as the Monitoring the Future study reported that approximately 36 percent of high school seniors used marijuana annually.

Question 20

Which decade is generally associated with the beginning of drug use among young,middle-class Americans?

Accepted Answer

The 1960s are generally associated with the beginning of drug use among young, middle-class Americans, particularly with the popularity of marijuana and psychedelic drugs like LSD. The counterculture movement of the 1960s is often linked to the rise in drug experimentation and use.

Quiz 1: Drugs and Behavior Today