Question 1

According to your textbook, which of the following would NOT be classified as a scheduled gradual reduction technique?

Accepted Answer

Option D does not involve a gradual reduction technique, as it alternates between heavy smoking and quitting "cold turkey" every other day. Scheduled gradual reduction techniques involve gradually and systematically reducing smoking over time. Options A and B are examples of scheduled gradual reduction techniques, while option C involves quitting completely for a week at a time, but does not involve a gradual reduction.

Question 2

In suppressing their cravings during the withdrawal period from nicotine, many people find that using nicotine patches or gum tend to help as well as medications, such as

Accepted Answer

Bupropion is an FDA-approved medication for smoking cessation. It works by reducing the cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine addiction. Valium, lithium, and risperdal are not indicated for smoking cessation and may have harmful side effects if used for this purpose.

Question 3

Which of the following is derived by further refining morphine and is widely thought to be the most addictive drug of all?

Accepted Answer

Heroin is derived from morphine and is considered more addictive than any other drug.

Question 4

Which of the following listed would be the LEAST effective means for stopping smoking?

Accepted Answer

The "cold turkey" approach, which involves abruptly stopping smoking without any gradual reduction or support, is generally considered the least effective method for most people because it doesn't address the underlying addiction or provide any mechanisms for coping with withdrawal symptoms.

Question 5

Carmen, Jill, and Alexia are trying to quit smoking.Carmen delays when she has her first cigarette each morning and tries to delay it a little longer each day.Jill is gradually reducing the total number of cigarettes she smokes each day.Alexia quits smoking for one week, then quits again, a week at a time, continuing until she quits completely.Which of the following statements best describes these procedures?

Accepted Answer

Carmen, Jill, and Alexia are all employing variations of the scheduled gradual reduction method, where they systematically reduce their smoking over time, which is a recognized approach to quitting smoking.

Question 6

Regarding the approaches used to quit smoking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The "cold turkey" approach is not considered the most effective approach in producing permanent nonsmokers. In fact, research has shown that using a combination of approaches, such as nicotine replacement therapy and counseling, produces higher success rates than quitting "cold turkey."

Question 7

Narcotics would be considered

Accepted Answer

Narcotics are typically classified as depressants because they slow down the central nervous system and can cause drowsiness and relaxation.

Question 8

Which of the following is secreted by poppy seedpods and has been used for centuries to produce pain relief?

Accepted Answer

Opium is a well-known pain relief substance that has been used for centuries. It is produced by the sap secreted by poppy seedpods. Cocaine, GHB, and PCP are not derived from poppy seedpods and are not typically used for pain relief.

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is NOT considered a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

GHB is not considered a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs that are used medically to relieve pain, but also have a high potential for abuse and addiction. Codeine, heroin, and oxycodone are all considered narcotics.

Question 10

Smoking is more than a nicotine delivery system for most smokers.The entire ritual of smoking is itself a positive experience.For this reason, which of the following would be most helpful in breaking this pleasurable ritual?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral self-management techniques would be most helpful in breaking the pleasurable ritual of smoking as they involve developing replacement behaviors to help individuals cope with the urge to smoke and changing the environmental cues associated with smoking. This would help to break the reinforcing cycle of the smoking ritual and create new positive experiences for the individual. EMDR is a form of therapy used for trauma, while client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and unconditional positive regard, neither of which directly address the behavioral aspects of smoking cessation. "Cold turkey" approaches involve quitting smoking abruptly without any professional guidance or support, which may not be effective for all individuals.

Question 11

According to the research on nicotine, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The "cold turkey" approach is actually considered one of the least effective approaches to quitting smoking permanently. The most effective approach is a combination of medication and counseling/support.

Question 12

Which of the following are electrical devices that look and feel like cigarettes as they vaporize a smokeless mist that can mimic tobacco smoke and help a smoker to enjoy the ritual of smoking while withdrawing from nicotine?

Accepted Answer

E-cigarettes are the only devices that match the description provided. EMDRs, Lucid Smokers, and Micro-smokers are not actual terms and do not refer to any known electrical smoking devices.

Question 13

Greg has been abusing a drug that is commonly called "horse" or "dope," which is the highly addictive narcotic called

Accepted Answer

"Horse" or "dope" are common street names for heroin, a highly addictive narcotic. Hashish is a form of cannabis (marijuana) and is not commonly referred to as "horse" or "dope." GHB is a sedative and Haldol is an antipsychotic, neither of which are commonly used as street drugs with those names.

Question 14

Which two narcotics are refined from opium and widely used as pain killers?

Accepted Answer

Morphine and codeine are both refined from opium and are widely used as painkillers. Cocaine and MDMA are not derived from opium and are not considered painkillers. Mescaline and psilocybin are hallucinogenic drugs, not painkillers. GHB and benzodiazepines are depressants, but are not derived from opium and are not typically used as painkillers.

Question 15

According to the research on nicotine and cigarette smoking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Smokeless tobacco has been shown to cause cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and pancreas.

Question 16

A scheduled gradual approach to quitting smoking

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The best chance of success in quitting smoking comes when the smoker combines the desire to quit with

Accepted Answer

The most effective way to quit smoking is a combination of medication and counseling. Medication can help with nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings, while counseling can provide support and resources for coping with the psychological aspects of addiction. Simply quitting "cold turkey" or using alternative tobacco products like snuff or chewing tobacco may not address the full range of issues that contribute to smoking cessation. Hypnosis may also be helpful for some individuals, but it is not as widely studied or supported by research as medication and counseling.

Question 18

Morphine and codeine would be considered

Accepted Answer

Morphine and codeine are both opioids, which are a class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants and are used for pain relief. They are classified as narcotics due to their high potential for abuse and addiction.

Question 19

Since just holding a cigarette, dangling it between the lips, or even seeing a favorite smoking chair can give a smoker pleasure, which technique can be very useful for breaking the habit of smoking?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Smoking puts people at risk for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Smoking is associated with many negative health impacts, including decreased fertility, stroke and lung cancer, and chronic bronchitis. However, smoking is not linked to narcolepsy, a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

Quiz 5: States of Consciousness.