Question 1

All of the following are common questions about addiction,EXCEPT whether

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The answer of All of the following are common questions...

Question 2

Alcohol has the most profound effect on

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Alcohol primarily affects the transfer of experiences to long-term memory, impairing the ability to form new memories while under its influence. This is often referred to as a blackout. Immediate memory and previously established long-term memories are generally not affected to the same extent.

Question 3

Psychoactive drugs affect behavior and perception through

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Psychoactive drugs, by definition, alter neural activity in the brain, which in turn affects behavior and perception. While the power of suggestion or placebo effect may play a role in a person's response to psychoactive drugs, ultimately the physiological changes in the brain are what cause the changes in behavior and perception. Psychological influences may also play a role, but they are not the primary mechanism through which psychoactive drugs exert their effects.

Question 4

The experience of physical pain following discontinued use of a psychoactive drug best illustrates

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Withdrawal refers to the physiological and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a psychoactive drug. Physical pain is a common symptom of drug withdrawal. Tolerance refers to a person needing increasing amounts of a drug to achieve the same effect. Disinhibition refers to a reduction in behavioral inhibition that can occur when a person consumes certain drugs. Dissociation refers to a sense of detachment from one's surroundings or sense of self that can occur in response to trauma or certain drugs.

Question 5

Dr. Brooks seeks to account for the substance abuse of her therapy clients in terms of their abusive home environments,their limited sense of life purpose,and the altered functioning of their neurotransmitter systems. Dr. Brooks is most clearly using a(n)________ approach to understanding addictive behaviors.

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Dr. Brooks is taking a biopsychosocial approach by considering biological factors (neurotransmitter systems), psychological factors (limited sense of life purpose), and social factors (abusive home environments) that may contribute to substance abuse. The other options (cognitive, parallel processing, activation-synthesis) do not fully encompass all three of these domains.

Question 6

Dan has recently begun using an addictive,euphoria-producing drug. Which of the following will probably occur if he repeatedly uses this drug?

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As Dan repeatedly uses the addictive, euphoria-producing drug, he will develop a tolerance to it, which means that he will require a higher dosage to achieve the same effect. This is likely to lead to an increase in the dosage needed to produce the desired effect. Option A is incorrect as tolerance will result in Dan needing more of the drug to achieve the same effect, not an increase in the pleasurable experience. Option C is incorrect as after each use, Dan may feel a decrease in the elation he previously experienced. Option D is incorrect as repeated use of the drug increases the likelihood of dependence, not decreases it.

Question 7

Nicotine triggers a(n)________ in anxiety and a(n)________ in mental alertness.

Accepted Answer

Nicotine has a complex effect on the body; it can decrease anxiety in some contexts and increase mental alertness, making option D the correct choice.

Question 8

U.S. sixth graders ________ their friends' use of marijuana,and university students ________ their fellow students' enthusiasm for alcohol.

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Research indicates that both U.S. sixth graders and university students tend to overestimate their peers' use of substances like marijuana and alcohol, respectively.

Question 9

A classmate believes that alcohol,marijuana,and cocaine all have similar effects on behavior and that therefore all three drugs ought to be legalized. Carefully evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your classmate's position.

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The answer of A classmate believes that alcohol,marijuana,and cocaine all...

Question 10

Alcohol consumption is LEAST likely to make people more

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Alcohol consumption is known to lower inhibitions and can make people more open to sexual situations or acts (option D) and can increase aggression (option B), especially in excess. However, it is less likely to make people more fearful (option A) and self-conscious (option C) as alcohol can also impair judgment and self-awareness.

Question 11

Research on addictive drugs most clearly indicates that

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Research shows that a significant number of individuals who have quit smoking have done so without professional help, indicating the possibility of overcoming addiction through personal effort and support systems outside of professional treatment programs. Choices A, C, and D are not supported by broad research findings; for example, medical use of morphine does not typically lead to addiction, and not all narcotic addictions require professional treatment to overcome. Additionally, occasional marijuana use does not almost always lead to addiction.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant.

Question 13

A person who requires increasing amounts of a drug in order to feel its effect is said to have developed

Accepted Answer

Tolerance is defined as a physiological adaptation to a drug that results in a decrease in the drug's effect over time, and often requires increasing amounts of the drug to achieve the same level of desired effect. This is different from physical and psychological dependency or resistance.

Question 14

Hallucinations similar to those that accompany the near-death experience can be produced by

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Hallucinations similar to those experienced during near-death experiences can be produced by oxygen deprivation, which can occur during both medical emergencies and experimental procedures such as hyperventilation. This type of hallucination is called a hypoxic hallucination.

Question 15

Which of the following psychoactive drugs produces the quickest and most powerful rush of euphoria?

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Cocaine produces the quickest and most powerful rush of euphoria as it is a stimulant that increases the levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, in the brain. Alcohol, marijuana, and barbiturates may also produce euphoria, but not as quickly or as intensely as cocaine.

Question 16

The experience of vivid geometric images and dreamlike scenes is most likely to be triggered by

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LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that can cause vivid geometric images and dreamlike scenes. Heroin and Nembutal are depressants that can induce relaxation and sleepiness, while amphetamines are stimulants that can cause increased energy and alertness.

Question 17

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

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Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it slows down the central nervous system, resulting in a decrease in brain activity and overall physiological functioning. Methamphetamine and LSD are classified as stimulants, while marijuana can have both stimulant and depressant effects depending on the strain and dosage.

Question 18

Roberto is moderately intoxicated by alcohol. Which of the following changes in his behavior is likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Moderate intoxication by alcohol can decrease inhibitions and increase impulsivity, leading to an increased likelihood of aggression, reduced self-consciousness, and decreased inhibition regarding sexual activity. Therefore, all of these changes are likely to occur.

Question 19

Alcohol consumption disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memory by

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Alcohol consumption has been found to decrease Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which is crucial for the consolidation of memories into long-term memory. This disruption in the sleep cycle can lead to difficulty in forming and retaining new memories.

Question 20

As drug users experience neuroadaptation,they demonstrate signs of

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Neuroadaptation can lead to an increased tolerance to the effects of drugs, meaning users may require higher doses to achieve the same effect. Dissociation and hallucinations are possible effects of drug use, but not necessarily related to neuroadaptation. Disinhibition may occur with some drugs, but it is not a reliable marker of neuroadaptation.

Quiz 1: Doing Social Psychology

All of the following are common questions about addiction,EXCEPT whether

Alcohol has the most profound effect on

Psychoactive drugs affect behavior and perception through

The experience of physical pain following discontinued use of a psychoactive drug best illustrates

Dan has recently begun using an addictive,euphoria-producing drug. Which of the following will probably occur if he repeatedly uses this drug?

Nicotine triggers a(n) in anxiety and a(n) in mental alertness.

U.S. sixth graders their friends' use of marijuana,and university students their fellow students' enthusiasm for alcohol.

A classmate believes that alcohol,marijuana,and cocaine all have similar effects on behavior and that therefore all three drugs ought to be legalized. Carefully evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your classmate's position.

Alcohol consumption is LEAST likely to make people more

Research on addictive drugs most clearly indicates that

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

A person who requires increasing amounts of a drug in order to feel its effect is said to have developed

Hallucinations similar to those that accompany the near-death experience can be produced by

Which of the following psychoactive drugs produces the quickest and most powerful rush of euphoria?

The experience of vivid geometric images and dreamlike scenes is most likely to be triggered by

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Roberto is moderately intoxicated by alcohol. Which of the following changes in his behavior is likely to occur?

Alcohol consumption disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memory by

As drug users experience neuroadaptation,they demonstrate signs of

Quiz 1: Doing Social Psychology

All of the following are common questions about addiction,EXCEPT whether

Alcohol has the most profound effect on

Psychoactive drugs affect behavior and perception through

The experience of physical pain following discontinued use of a psychoactive drug best illustrates

Dan has recently begun using an addictive,euphoria-producing drug. Which of the following will probably occur if he repeatedly uses this drug?

Nicotine triggers a(n) ________ in anxiety and a(n) ________ in mental alertness.

U.S. sixth graders ________ their friends' use of marijuana,and university students ________ their fellow students' enthusiasm for alcohol.

A classmate believes that alcohol,marijuana,and cocaine all have similar effects on behavior and that therefore all three drugs ought to be legalized. Carefully evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your classmate's position.

Alcohol consumption is LEAST likely to make people more

Research on addictive drugs most clearly indicates that

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

A person who requires increasing amounts of a drug in order to feel its effect is said to have developed

Hallucinations similar to those that accompany the near-death experience can be produced by

Which of the following psychoactive drugs produces the quickest and most powerful rush of euphoria?

The experience of vivid geometric images and dreamlike scenes is most likely to be triggered by

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Roberto is moderately intoxicated by alcohol. Which of the following changes in his behavior is likely to occur?

Alcohol consumption disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memory by

As drug users experience neuroadaptation,they demonstrate signs of

Nicotine triggers a(n) in anxiety and a(n) in mental alertness.

U.S. sixth graders their friends' use of marijuana,and university students their fellow students' enthusiasm for alcohol.