Question 1

When deprived of nicotine,smokers experience
A) hallucinations.
B) distractibility.
C) heightened levels of dopamine.
D) heightened levels of endorphins.

Accepted Answer

When deprived of nicotine, smokers experience symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, including distractibility, anxiety, irritability, and sleep disturbances.

Question 2

Suspiciousness,convulsions,and cardiac arrest are aversive reactions most closely associated with the use of
A) marijuana.
B) cocaine.
C) barbiturates.
D) heroin.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is known to cause suspiciousness (paranoia), convulsions, and can lead to cardiac arrest due to its stimulant effects on the body, increasing heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 3

A rewarding consequence of cigarette smoking is that it reduces
A) blood pressure and heart rate.
B) sensitivity to pain.
C) mental alertness.
D) the release of epinephrine into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

Cigarette smoking is known to reduce sensitivity to pain by activating the body's natural painkillers, such as endorphins. However, this is a short-term benefit and is outweighed by the numerous negative health consequences of smoking.

Question 4

Stimulants ________ appetite and ________ self-confidence.
A) decrease;increase
B) increase;decrease
C) increase;increase
D) decrease;decrease

Accepted Answer

Stimulants typically decrease appetite and increase self-confidence by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Question 5

Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up bodily functions are called
A) barbiturates.
B) opiates.
C) stimulants.
D) amphetamines.

Accepted Answer

Stimulants are drugs that excite neural activity and speed up bodily functions. Barbiturates depress neural activity, opiates relieve pain and produce feelings of euphoria, and amphetamines are a specific type of stimulant.

Question 6

When cocaine is injected or smoked,it produces a brief rush of euphoria.But the stimulant drug ________ can trigger 8 hours or so of heightened energy and euphoria.
A) LSD
B) heroin
C) Amytal
D) methamphetamine

Accepted Answer

Methamphetamine is a powerful and long-lasting stimulant drug that can produce effects for up to 8 hours or more. This can include feelings of euphoria, increased energy, and heightened alertness. LSD and Amytal are not stimulants, and heroin is an opioid drug that produces effects different from those of stimulants.

Question 7

Drugs that stimulate neural activity,causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes,are referred to as
A) barbiturates.
B) opiates.
C) stimulants.
D) amphetamines.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Cocaine is classified as a(n)
A) hallucinogen.
B) stimulant.
C) depressant.
D) opiate.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is classified as a stimulant, as it increases the activity of the central nervous system and produces feelings of alertness and euphoria.

Question 9

Which of the following is a stimulant drug whose aftereffects may include seizures,depression,and occasional violent outbursts?
A) methamphetamine
B) heroin
C) marijuana
D) LSD

Accepted Answer

Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug that has been known to cause seizures, depression, and occasional violent outbursts as its aftereffects. Heroin is an opioid drug and does not typically have these aftereffects. Marijuana is a depressant drug and is unlikely to cause seizures or violent outbursts. LSD is a hallucinogenic drug and is also unlikely to cause seizures or violent outbursts.

Question 10

When cocaine is snorted,injected,or smoked,it produces a rush of euphoria by
A) creating hallucinations.
B) blocking the reuptake of neurotransmitters.
C) increasing the occurrence of REM.
D) triggering neuroadaptation.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine works by blocking the reuptake of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, which leads to an accumulation of dopamine in the brain and a sense of euphoria or pleasure. This process also increases the likelihood of addiction and other negative effects on mental and physical health.

Question 11

Worldwide,smoking has decreased by about________ percent since 1990.
A) 5
B) 15
C) 30
D) 50

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, smoking has decreased by about 30 percent since 1990.

Question 12

The use of ________ increases the chances of using conventional cigarettes.
A) cigars
B) e-cigarettes
C) pipe tobacco
D) snuff

Accepted Answer

Recent research suggests that the use of e-cigarettes may increase the chances of using conventional cigarettes. While avoiding the harmful chemicals found in traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes still deliver nicotine, which can lead to addiction and facilitate the transition to smoking conventional cigarettes.

Question 13

After two years of regularly smoking cigarettes,Lynette is preparing to quit.Which of the following symptoms of nicotine withdrawal is she most likely to experience when she first discontinues smoking?
A) anxiety
B) drowsiness
C) diminished appetite
D) insensitivity to pain

Accepted Answer

Anxiety is a common symptom of nicotine withdrawal and is often experienced during the initial phase of quitting smoking. Drowsiness, diminished appetite and insensitivity to pain are not typical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Question 14

Samuel uses e-cigarettes.He is not alone as youth e-cigarette use ________ between 2013 and 2014.
A) doubled
B) tripled
C) stayed about the same
D) quadrupled

Accepted Answer

According to the sentence, youth e-cigarette use increased between 2013 and 2014. The only answer choice that reflects an increase is B, which states that it tripled.

Question 15

Zachary experienced a surge of energy and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria that lasted less than an hour after taking a drug that blocked the reuptake of dopamine,norepinephrine,and serotonin.The drug he used was most likely
A) heroin.
B) cocaine.
C) LSD.
D) marijuana.

Accepted Answer

The drug that Zachary used is most likely cocaine, as it blocks the reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, leading to feelings of euphoria and self-confidence. Heroin, LSD, and marijuana do not have the same mechanism of action and would not produce the same effects.

Question 16

When Muhammed first gave up his smoking habit,he experienced a restlessness and distractibility that made it very difficult to focus on his work or the needs of his family.Muhammed was most clearly experiencing symptoms of
A) hallucinations.
B) withdrawal.
C) intoxication.
D) disinhibition.

Accepted Answer

Muhammed is experiencing symptoms of withdrawal, which refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a drug (in this case, nicotine) that they have become dependent on. Restlessness and distractibility are common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Hallucinations refer to seeing or hearing things that aren't there, and are not relevant to this scenario. Intoxication refers to the effects of a drug when taken in excess, and disinhibition refers to a loss of inhibitions or impulse control, neither of which are applicable here.

Question 17

François was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field.Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using?
A) morphine derivatives
B) marijuana
C) amphetamines
D) barbiturates

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that can improve physical performance, including endurance and reaction time. Morphine derivatives and barbiturates are depressant drugs that would likely impair performance, and marijuana can have unpredictable effects on physical and cognitive abilities.

Question 18

By triggering the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine,________ boosts alertness and diminishes appetite.
A) alcohol
B) heroin
C) nicotine
D) ghrelin

Accepted Answer

Nicotine triggers the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are hormones that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, leading to heightened alertness and reduced appetite.

Question 19

Between 2013 and 2014,use of ________ tripled among youth.
A) cigars
B) e-cigarettes
C) pipe tobacco
D) snuff

Accepted Answer

According to the sentence, the use of a certain product tripled among youth between two years, and the only option that states a product specific to the given context is e-cigarettes. Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 20

Cocaine,amphetamines,Ecstasy,nicotine,and even caffeine are examples of
A) barbiturates.
B) opiates.
C) stimulants.
D) amphetamines.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine, amphetamines, Ecstasy, nicotine, and caffeine are all types of stimulants, which increase activity in the brain and body, leading to increased alertness, energy, and concentration.

Quiz 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

When deprived of nicotine,smokers experience

Suspiciousness,convulsions,and cardiac arrest are aversive reactions most closely associated with the use of

A rewarding consequence of cigarette smoking is that it reduces

Stimulants appetite and self-confidence.

Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up bodily functions are called

When cocaine is injected or smoked,it produces a brief rush of euphoria.But the stimulant drug ________ can trigger 8 hours or so of heightened energy and euphoria.

Drugs that stimulate neural activity,causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes,are referred to as

Cocaine is classified as a(n)

Which of the following is a stimulant drug whose aftereffects may include seizures,depression,and occasional violent outbursts?

When cocaine is snorted,injected,or smoked,it produces a rush of euphoria by

Worldwide,smoking has decreased by about________ percent since 1990.

The use of ________ increases the chances of using conventional cigarettes.

After two years of regularly smoking cigarettes,Lynette is preparing to quit.Which of the following symptoms of nicotine withdrawal is she most likely to experience when she first discontinues smoking?

Samuel uses e-cigarettes.He is not alone as youth e-cigarette use ________ between 2013 and 2014.

Zachary experienced a surge of energy and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria that lasted less than an hour after taking a drug that blocked the reuptake of dopamine,norepinephrine,and serotonin.The drug he used was most likely

When Muhammed first gave up his smoking habit,he experienced a restlessness and distractibility that made it very difficult to focus on his work or the needs of his family.Muhammed was most clearly experiencing symptoms of

François was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field.Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using?

By triggering the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine,________ boosts alertness and diminishes appetite.

Between 2013 and 2014,use of ________ tripled among youth.

Cocaine,amphetamines,Ecstasy,nicotine,and even caffeine are examples of