WEEK 3: Chapter 1

Question 1

the scientific study of the actions of drugs and their
effects on a living organism

Answer 1

Pharmacology

Question 2

concerned with drug-induced changes to nervous
system

Answer 2

Neuropharmacology

Question 3

concerned with drug-induced changes in mood,
thinking, and behavior

Answer 3

Psychopharmacology

Question 4

identify chemicals that can alter disturbed
behavior; using chemicals as probes to understand the neurobiology of
behavior

Answer 4

Neuropsychopharmacology

Question 5

specific molecular changes produced when drug binds to a
particular target site or receptor

Answer 5

Drug action

Question 6

alterations in physiological or psychological functions

Answer 6

Drug effects

Question 7

the drug produces desired physical or behavioral changes

Answer 7

Therapeutic effect

Question 8

Non Therapeutic effect

Answer 8

Side effects

Question 9

based on physical and biochemical interactions of a
drug with a target site in living tissue

Answer 9

Specific drug effects

Question 10

based on unique characteristics of the individual

Answer 10

Nonspecific drug effects

Question 11

pharmacologically inert compound; may have therapeutic
effects and side effects

Answer 11

Placebo

Question 12

increased anxiety or pain due to negative expectations

Answer 12

Nocebo effect