Chapter 11
Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach · 20 exercises
Problem 1
Match the following disorders with their corresponding symptoms: (a) gambling disorder, (b) intermittent explosive disorder, (c) kleptomania, and (d) pyromania. This rarely diagnosed disorder is characterized by episodes of aggressive impulses and can sometimes be treated with cognitive-behavioral interventions, drug treatments, or both. ______________
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Problem 1
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding substance: (a) opioids, (b) amphetamines, (c) cocaine, (d) hallucinogens, (e) nicotine, and (f) caffeine. This is the most common psychoactive substance because it is legal, elevates mood, and decreases fatigue. It's readily available in many beverages. ________
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Problem 1
Determine whether you understand how treatments for substance-related disorders work by matching the examples with the following terms: (a) dependent, (b) cross-tolerant, (c) agonist substitution, (d) antagonist, (e) relapse prevention, (f) controlled drinking, (g) aversion therapy, (h) covert sensitization, (i) contingency management, and (j) anonymous. ________ is a controversial treatment for alcohol abuse because of a negative but flawed experimental finding, but also because it conflicts with the belief in total abstinence.
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Problem 2
Determine whether the following statements about stimulants are true (T) or false (F)._____Regular use of stimulants can result in tolerance and dependence on the drugs.
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Problem 2
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding substance: (a) opioids, (b) amphetamines, (c) cocaine, (d) hallucinogens, (e) nicotine, and (f) caffeine. This substance causes euphoria, appetite loss, and increased alertness. Dependence appears after years of use. Mothers addicted to this have the potential to give birth to irritable babies. ________
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Problem 2
Check your understanding of substance use definitions by stating whether the following case summaries describe (a) use, (b) intoxication, (c) abuse, or (d) dependence. Brennan scored the winning goal for his high school soccer team and his friends take him out to celebrate. He doesn't smoke, but he doesn't mind drinking alcohol occasionally. Because Brennan had such a good game, he decides to have a few drinks. Despite his great performance in the game, he is easily irritated, laughing one minute and yelling the next. The more Brennan rambles on about his game-winning goal, the more difficult it is to understand him.
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Problem 3
Determine whether the following statements about stimulants are true (T) or false (F)._____Amphetamines have been used as appetite suppressants.
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Problem 3
Match the following disorders with their corresponding symptoms: (a) gambling disorder, (b) intermittent explosive disorder, (c) kleptomania, and (d) pyromania. This disorder affects somewhere between 3% and 5% of the adult American population and is characterized by the need to gamble. ______________
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Problem 3
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding substance: (a) opioids, (b) amphetamines, (c) cocaine, (d) hallucinogens, (e) nicotine, and (f) caffeine. These drugs, including LSD, influence perception, distorting feelings, sights, sounds, and smells. ________
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Problem 3
Check your understanding of substance use definitions by stating whether the following case summaries describe (a) use, (b) intoxication, (c) abuse, or (d) dependence. Marti is a 24 -year-old college student who started drinking heavily when he was \(15 .\) Marti drinks a moderate amount every night, unlike his schoolmates who get drunk at weekend parties. In high school, he would become drunk after about four beers; now his tolerance has more than doubled. Marti claims alcohol relieves the pressures of college life. He once attempted to quit drinking, but he had chills, fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, and body aches and pains.
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Problem 4
Match the following disorders with their corresponding symptoms: (a) gambling disorder, (b) intermittent explosive disorder, (c) kleptomania, and (d) pyromania. Individuals with this disorder are preoccupied with fires and the equipment involved in setting and putting out fires. ______________
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Problem 4
Check your understanding of substance use definitions by stating whether the following case summaries describe (a) use, (b) intoxication, (c) abuse, or (d) dependence. Over the past year Henry picked up a habit of having a cigarette every day after lunch. Instead of sitting in the lounge with his friends he goes to his favorite spot in the courtyard and has his cigarette. If for some reason he is unable to have his cigarette after lunch, he is not dependent on it and can still function normally.
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Problem 5
Determine whether the following statements about stimulants are true (T) or false _____Amphetamines are naturally occurring drugs that induce feelings of elation and vigor and can reduce fatigue.
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Problem 5
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding substance: (a) opioids, (b) amphetamines, (c) cocaine, (d) hallucinogens, (e) nicotine, and (f) caffeine. This substance stimulates the nervous system and relieves stress. DSM-5 describes withdrawal symptoms instead of an intoxication pattern. ________
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Problem 6
Determine whether the following statements about stimulants are true (T) or false _____An ingredient of the beverage Coca-Cola in the 1800 swas cocaine.
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Problem 6
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding substance: (a) opioids, (b) amphetamines, (c) cocaine, (d) hallucinogens, (e) nicotine, and (f) caffeine. These create feelings of elation and vigor and reduce fatigue. They are prescribed to people with narcolepsy and ADHD.. ________
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Problem 7
Determine whether the following statements about stimulants are true (T) or false _____Stimulants are produced only in a laboratory.
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Problem 7
Indicate whether these statements about the causes of substance-related disorders are true (T) or false (F). ______ Negative reinforcement is involved in the continuance of drug use, because drugs often provide escape from pain, stress, panic, and so on.
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Problem 8
Indicate whether these statements about the causes of substance-related disorders are true (T) or false (F). ______ Research with both animals and humans indicates that substance abuse in general is affected by our genes, although not one particular gene.
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Problem 10
Unfortunately, the heroin addict may become permanently _________ on methadone.
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