Question 1

Drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin which are used to treat ADHD are:

Accepted Answer

Adderall and Ritalin are classified as stimulants, which are used to increase attention and focus in individuals with ADHD.

Question 2

As many as _____ percent of mothers of four-year-old boys believe their sons are hyperactive.

Accepted Answer

50 percent of mothers of four-year-old boys believe their sons are hyperactive, indicating a common perception among parents of young boys.

Question 3

Research indicates that ADHD is four to nine times more prevalent in

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in males than in females, with estimates suggesting it is four to nine times more prevalent in males.

Question 4

A child diagnosed as having ADHD is likely to be which of the following in later years?

Accepted Answer

ADHD symptoms can persist into adulthood, though they may change over time. Individuals with ADHD are also at a higher risk for developing antisocial behavior and substance abuse issues.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that families of children with ADHD often have a higher incidence of alcoholism and personality disorders. ADHD is more common in males, and it typically develops before age 8.

Question 6

Symptoms of conduct disorder include:

Accepted Answer

Conduct disorder is characterized by a range of antisocial behaviors, including physical aggression, persistent lying, and stealing.

Question 7

My neighbor's child seems to not respond well to the normal rewards and punishments that most children use to learn social behavior. He is aggressive towards other people and animals, and seems to lack empathy and compassion. Most likely, he would be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described, such as aggression, lack of empathy, and poor response to typical social learning methods, align with conduct disorder, which involves a pattern of behavior that violates social norms and the rights of others.

Question 8

A national survey revealed that, of those individuals 12 and older, approximately _____ are alcoholics or problem drinkers.

Accepted Answer

The national survey indicates that approximately 18 million people aged 12 and older are alcoholics or problem drinkers.

Question 9

According to your textbooks, a longitudinal study of Harvard undergraduates over 50 years found that approximately _____ percent met criteria for alcohol abuse at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

The study found that approximately 21 percent of Harvard undergraduates met criteria for alcohol abuse at some point in their lives.

Question 10

The tendency to use or abuse alcohol to a degree that leads to social or occupational dysfunction is known as

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism is characterized by the excessive use of alcohol leading to social or occupational dysfunction.

Question 11

Binge drinking is known as

Accepted Answer

Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for men and 4 or more drinks for women within a 2-hour period.

Question 12

A national survey revealed that, of those individuals 12 and older, approximately _____ percent were currently using illegal drugs.

Accepted Answer

The national survey indicates that approximately 7 percent of individuals aged 12 and older were currently using illegal drugs.

Question 13

If a child is diagnosed as having ADHD or having a conduct disorder and untreated, then that person is likely to have a(an) _____ in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Untreated ADHD or conduct disorder in childhood is often associated with an increased risk of developing substance-related disorders in adulthood due to impulsivity and difficulty with self-regulation.

Question 14

A large national sample of people aged 15 to 54 in the United States found that _____ had used illegal drugs at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys have shown that slightly over 50% of people in this age group in the United States have used illegal drugs at some point in their lives.

Question 15

Research suggests that the best predictor of whether someone will become an alcoholic is:

Accepted Answer

Family history is the best predictor because genetic factors play a significant role in the risk of developing alcoholism.

Question 16

If a person is an alcoholic, it is likely that:

Accepted Answer

Both genetics and life events are likely to contribute to the disorder, and there is often a family history of alcoholism. Additionally, people with alcoholism are more likely to become addicted to other substances.

Question 17

According to your textbook, the best predictor of whether or not a person will become an alcoholic is:

Accepted Answer

A family history of alcoholism is considered the best predictor because genetic factors and family environment significantly influence the risk of developing alcoholism.

Question 18

According to the twin studies relating to substance abuse presented in the textbook, it can be expected that if one identical twin is a cocaine addict, the other will:

Accepted Answer

Twin studies suggest a genetic component to substance abuse, indicating that if one identical twin is addicted to cocaine, the other is more likely to also be addicted to cocaine due to shared genetics.

Question 19

Which of the following is an umbrella term for a number of psychotic disorders that involve disturbances in nearly every dimension of human physiology, including thought, perception, behavior, language, communication, and emotion?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is an umbrella term for a group of psychotic disorders characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, behavior, language, communication, and emotion.

Question 20

When do most forms of schizophrenia begin?

Accepted Answer

Most forms of schizophrenia typically begin in late teens to early adulthood, which is a critical period for brain development and social role transitions.

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders