Question 1

Amphetamines are

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines are a type of stimulant drug that increases activity in the central nervous system, resulting in increased alertness and energy. They are often prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. However, they are also commonly abused for their euphoric effects and can lead to addiction, cardiovascular complications, and other negative health consequences.

Question 2

Moderate use of __________ is associated with various health benefits,such as reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Moderate use of __________ is associated with...

Question 3

Stanley takes LSD.As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that can lead to altered perceptions, vivid sensations, and hallucinations. It can also induce a sense of exhilaration and may cause visual and auditory hallucinations. Wakefulness, alertness, and shortened reaction time are not typically associated with LSD use, while reduced anxiety, sedation, euphoria, and pain relief are more commonly associated with other types of drugs such as opioids or benzodiazepines.

Question 4

Cocaine is a(n)

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, increasing levels of dopamine and producing feelings of euphoria and energy. It is not an opiate, barbiturate, or hallucinogen.

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the person under hypnosis,according to the sociocognitive approach?

Accepted Answer

The sociocognitive approach to hypnosis emphasizes the role of expectations, beliefs, and social influence in creating a hypnotic experience. According to this approach, the hypnotized person is an active participant who adopts a social role of someone who is willing to be hypnotized and who submits to the suggestions of the hypnotist. This means that the person is not in an altered state of consciousness or a blank slate, nor is their consciousness hijacked by the hypnotist. Instead, they are playing a role in a social situation, guided by their own expectations and beliefs about what hypnosis entails. Therefore, statement D is the most accurate description of the person's role under hypnosis according to the sociocognitive approach.

Question 6

Elsa has just had major abdominal surgery and is in great pain.She asks her doctor if there is a medication that will eliminate the pain from her injury.Which of the following is her doctor most likely to prescribe?

Accepted Answer

Opiates are powerful pain relievers that are commonly prescribed for patients with acute or chronic pain. Tranquilizers may be used to help reduce anxiety or promote relaxation, but they are not typically used as pain relievers. Amphetamines and psychedelics have no analgesic properties and may actually worsen pain or cause other negative effects on the body.

Question 7

Which of the following drugs is a psychedelic?

Accepted Answer

Mescaline is a naturally occurring psychedelic drug found in certain cacti, such as peyote. Alcohol, amphetamines, and heroin are not typically classified as psychedelics.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an effect of depressants?

Accepted Answer

Depressants are a type of drug that slow down brain and nervous system activity. As a result, they typically have the opposite effect of increasing energy. The other options are all common effects of depressants.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of psychedelic drugs?

Accepted Answer

Psychedelic drugs may be natural substances (such as magic mushrooms or peyote) or they may be synthesized in a laboratory (such as LSD or MDMA).

Question 10

Which of the following drugs mimic the action of endorphins?

Accepted Answer

Opiates, such as morphine and heroin, mimic the action of endorphins by binding to the same receptors in the brain and spinal cord, producing pain relief, euphoria, and a sense of well-being. Barbiturates, depressants, and psychedelics have different mechanisms of action and do not mimic endorphins.

Question 11

Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a depressant drug?

Accepted Answer

Depressant drugs are known for their ability to slow down the central nervous system and create a sense of calmness and relaxation. Options A and B are associated with stimulant drugs, while option D is associated with a drug that acts as a CNS stimulant.

Question 12

Shateesh takes a moderate dose of a tranquilizer.She is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A moderate dose of a tranquilizer typically reduces anxiety and tension and causes sedation. Wakefulness and alertness are not common effects of tranquilizers, and euphoria and relief of pain are typically associated with other types of drugs. Exhilaration, visions, and hallucinations are not typical effects of tranquilizers, and could indicate an adverse reaction or the use of a different type of drug.

Question 13

In the nineteenth century,many cities had "opium dens" were visitors could buy and smoke opium.A visitor to an opium den would likely experience

Accepted Answer

Opium is a narcotic analgesic drug that can produce feelings of euphoria, rush, and relief of pain. Visitors to opium dens were seeking these effects and would likely experience them upon smoking opium. The other choices describe effects that are not typically associated with opium use.

Question 14

Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines are stimulants that increase levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, leading to increased energy, alertness, and euphoria. Mescaline and psilocybin are hallucinogens, while alcohol is a depressant.

Question 15

Stimulants are

Accepted Answer

Stimulants are drugs that increase activity in the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness, energy, and attention. Examples of stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine.

Question 16

Chemical substances that change moods and perceptions are called __________ drugs.

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances that affect the central nervous system, altering mood, perception, behavior, and consciousness. Analgesic drugs are designed to relieve pain, while prescription drugs require a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. Psychosomatic refers to the interaction between the mind and body and how mental and emotional factors can influence physical symptoms.

Question 17

Which of the following is a depressant?

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates are depressants, meaning they slow down the central nervous system and can cause drowsiness and relaxation. Nicotine is a stimulant, meaning it increases alertness and energy. Heroin is an opioid, meaning it provides pain relief and can cause feelings of euphoria. Mescaline is a hallucinogen, meaning it alters perception and can cause visual and auditory hallucinations.

Question 18

Which of the following is a depressant?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the central nervous system, leading to decreased heart rate, lowered blood pressure, and impaired motor coordination. Nicotine, cocaine, and amphetamines are stimulants that increase brain activity and produce feelings of alertness and euphoria.

Question 19

Which of the following drugs is an opiate?

Accepted Answer

Heroin is an opiate. Mescaline, psilocybin, and LSD are all hallucinogens.

Question 20

Which of the following drugs is a depressant?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows down the central nervous system, leading to relaxation, decreased inhibitions, and impaired decision-making and coordination. Mescaline, cocaine, and psilocybin are all hallucinogenic drugs that produce altered perceptions and experiences.

Quiz 5: Body Rhythms and Mental States

Amphetamines are

Moderate use of __________ is associated with various health benefits,such as reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.

Stanley takes LSD.As a result he may experience which of the following effects?

Cocaine is a(n)

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the person under hypnosis,according to the sociocognitive approach?

Elsa has just had major abdominal surgery and is in great pain.She asks her doctor if there is a medication that will eliminate the pain from her injury.Which of the following is her doctor most likely to prescribe?

Which of the following drugs is a psychedelic?

Which of the following is NOT an effect of depressants?

Which of the following is true of psychedelic drugs?

Which of the following drugs mimic the action of endorphins?

Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a depressant drug?

Shateesh takes a moderate dose of a tranquilizer.She is likely to experience

In the nineteenth century,many cities had "opium dens" were visitors could buy and smoke opium.A visitor to an opium den would likely experience

Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?

Stimulants are

Chemical substances that change moods and perceptions are called __________ drugs.

Which of the following is a depressant?

Which of the following is a depressant?

Which of the following drugs is an opiate?

Which of the following drugs is a depressant?