Question 1

Who might be tempted to use amphetamines to help him achieve his personal goal?

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Question 2

Which of the following drugs is classified as a stimulant?

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Nicotine is a stimulant that increases heart rate, blood pressure, and mental alertness. Marijuana is a depressant, morphine is an opioid pain reliever, and alcohol is a depressant that can also have stimulant effects in small doses.

Question 3

Soon after taking a psychoactive drug, Larisa's breathing slowed, her pupils constricted, and her feelings of anxiety were replaced by blissful pleasure. Larisa most likely experienced the effects of

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The slowing of breathing and constriction of pupils are typical effects of heroin, which is also known for producing feelings of euphoria and pleasure. Cocaine and nicotine tend to have stimulant effects, while LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that can cause visual and perceptual distortions.

Question 4

Participants in a sexual stimulation study who mistakenly thought they had consumed alcohol were more likely to report having strong sexual fantasies and feeling guilt-free than those who thought they had not consumed alcohol. This study best illustrated the impact of

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The study demonstrates the impact of user expectations, as participants who believed they had consumed alcohol had different sexual experiences compared to those who believed they had not consumed alcohol.

Question 5

Alcohol consumption ________ sympathetic nervous system activity and ________ self-awareness.

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Question 6

Sympathetic nervous system activity is reduced by

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Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the central nervous system, including the sympathetic nervous system. This can lead to a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, among other effects. Nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine, on the other hand, are stimulants that increase sympathetic nervous system activity.

Question 7

Sodium pentothal has sometimes been called a "truth serum" because it relaxes people and enables them to more freely disclose personally embarrassing experiences. It is most likely that sodium pentothal is a(n)

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Sodium pentothal is a type of barbiturate that depresses the central nervous system and induces relaxation and drowsiness. It is not an amphetamine, hallucinogen, or a form of cocaine. While it is sometimes referred to as a "truth serum," its effectiveness in eliciting truthful information is debated and controversial.

Question 8

Following use of a psychoactive drug, Jasmine quickly experienced a rush of euphoria followed within the same hour by a crash of agitated depression as the drug's effect wore off. Jasmine's reactions most clearly suggest that she was using

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Jasmine's experience of a rush of euphoria followed by a crash of agitated depression is consistent with the effects of cocaine, a stimulant drug. Marijuana and LSD typically do not produce such immediate changes in mood, and barbiturates are depressant drugs that would not cause a "rush" of euphoria.

Question 9

For those with alcohol use disorder, when alcohol use is suspended, this leads to

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When alcohol use is suspended, it can lead to withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, anxiety, sweating, and even seizures.

Question 10

Taking an overdose of ________ is likely to result in death.

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All of these drugs are highly potent and can lead to overdose and potentially fatal respiratory depression. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if an overdose on any of these drugs is suspected.

Question 11

Nicotine calms anxiety and diminishes sensitivity to pain by triggering the release of

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Question 12

Stimulants are to caffeine as depressants are to

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Question 13

Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal, drugs prescribed to reduce insomnia, are

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Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal are all examples of barbiturates, which act as central nervous system depressants to produce sedative effects.

Question 14

Alcohol consumption is LEAST likely to make people more

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Alcohol consumption is known to lower inhibitions, which can lead to increased aggression, fearlessness, and sexual daring. However, it is not likely to make someone more self-conscious. In fact, many people drink specifically to feel more relaxed and less self-conscious in social situations.

Question 15

Nicotine triggers a(n) ________ in blood pressure and a(n) ________ in pain sensitivity.

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Nicotine is a stimulant that causes an increase in blood pressure due to its vasoconstrictive properties, meaning it narrows and tightens blood vessels. It also increases pain sensitivity by increasing the release of neurotransmitters like substance P and glutamate that are involved in pain perception.

Question 16

Morphine and heroin are

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Morphine and heroin are both drugs classified as opiates, which are a type of narcotic pain reliever. Opiates work by binding to specific receptors in the brain and decreasing the perception of pain. They also have a potential for abuse and addiction.

Question 17

Young women can become addicted to alcohol ________ quickly than young men because they have ________ of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

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Question 18

Compared with nonsmokers, smokers experience

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Studies have shown that smokers have higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to nonsmokers. Additionally, research has also found that smokers have higher rates of divorce or relationship problems, which could be related to the negative health effects of smoking or the fact that smoking can be a deal breaker for some partners.

Question 19

Low doses of alcohol enliven a drinker by acting as a(n)

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Question 20

After drinking three cans of beer, Akiva felt less guilty about the way he mistreated his wife and children. Akiva's reduced guilt most likely resulted from the fact that his alcohol consumption has

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Alcohol consumption can reduce self-awareness and impair judgment, leading to a decrease in guilt and inhibition.

Quiz 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind