Exam 4 CH7 & CH8

Question 1

The sensation of a big win for a gambler is the equivalent of…

Answer 1

The first intense rush from cocaine

Question 2

When does a compulsive shopper experience the highest level excitement?

Answer 2

Right before deciding to purchase an item.

Question 3

Which condition found in drug addicts is not found in a compulsive gambler?

Answer 3

Tissue dependence.

Question 4

People compulsively overeat in response to feelings and emotions, not hunger.

True or False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The refinement of carbohydrates has resulted in the same types of effects on obesity that the refinement of cocaine has had on cocaine addiction.

True or False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which disorder is similar to compulsive shopping?

Answer 6

Hoarding

Question 7

Which statement about compulsive behaviors is true?

Answer 7

The reasons for compulsive behaviors are identical to those for compulsive drug use.

Question 8

The reason why people engage in compulsive behaviors are different from the reasons why they use psychoactive drugs.

True or False

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of college students who gamble.

Answer 9

College students have a higher rate of pathological gambling than the general public.

Question 10

Which statement is true about cell phone use?

Nomophobia is the fear of being without ones cell phone

Texting while driving is considered six times more dangerous than driving drunk

Some people measure self-esteem by the activity on their cell phone.

Answer 10

All of the above

Question 11

When drug use is studied on a regional basis, the facts show that per capita drug use in rural and small urban areas is equal to, and in some areas more than , that of large urban areas.

True or False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The goals of harm reduction include which of the following…

Answer 12

The reduction of the harm that addicts cause for society through their drug use.

Question 13

The three parts of the public health model used to explain the prevention model are…

Answer 13

Host, Environment, and Agent

Question 14

The phrase “supply reduction” refers to prevention programs that prevent people from wanting to use illicit drugs.

True or False

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Contaminated needles spread which disease(s)?

HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis
Chlamydia

Answer 15

All of the above

Question 16

The rate of heavy drinking is lower among military personnel than among society as a whole.

True or False

Answer 16

False

Question 17

According to the textbook, the “lag phase” refers to which of the following statements?

Answer 17

The time between initial use of alcohol or other drugs and the development of severe consequences due to the use or abuse of the substance.

Question 18

Addictions is an equal opportunity destroyer.

True or False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

In the United States, Black Americans with drug problems have higher rate of incarceration and are likely to receive treatment through the criminal justice system. Whereas whites are more likely to receive probation and treatment from medical and social service programs.

True or False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Alcohol or other drugs are involved in 70% of teen suicides.

True or False

Answer 20

True