Understanding Abnormal Behavior 11th Edition By David Sue – Test Bank

1. Which statement is an accurate summary with regard to drug use?
a. Only in recent years have people used chemicals to change their moods or levels of consciousness.

b. Throughout history, people have used chemicals to change their moods, behavior, and levels of consciousness.
c. All chemicals used today to change people’s moods are considered illegal.

d. The primary goal for most people who use substances is to cure their illnesses.

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.1 – Describe the substance-use disorders.
OTHER: Applied

2. Psychoactive substances are substances that ____.
a. alter moods, thought processes, or other psychological states
b. are considered illicit drugs only

c. have dependence potential but not abuse potential in users

d. are available over-the-counter

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Substance-Related Disorders
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.1 – Describe the substance-use disorders.
OTHER: Factual

3. What is an accurate definition of physiological dependence?
a. state of adaptation that occurs after chronic exposure to a substance; can result in craving and withdrawal symptoms
b. use of psychoactive substances in a way that produces intoxication, delirium, and other cognitive disorders

c. use of psychoactive substances in a way that makes an individual dangerous to others in society

d. ailments arising from the use of psychoactive substances that affect the central nervous system and cause social, occupational, psychological, or physical problems
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Substance-Related Disorders
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.1 – Describe the substance-use disorders.
OTHER: Factual

4. An accurate definition of delirium tremens is ____.
a. a life-threatening withdrawal symptoms that can result from chronic alcohol use

b. a chronic alcohol intake of more than two drinks per day for men and more than one drink per day for women
c. a lower-risk pattern of alcohol intake (no more than one or two drinks per day)

d. a substance that causes a slowing of responses and generalized depression of the central nervous system

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Substances Associated with Abuse
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.2 – Identify substances that are associated with addiction.
OTHER: Factual

5. Which drug is thought to have the lowest addiction potential?
a. LSD

b. cocaine

c. alcohol

d. opium

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Substances Associated with Abuse
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.2 – Identify substances that are associated with addiction.
OTHER: Factual

6. Bess has been using Valium for two years even though it impairs her work performance and jeopardizes her safety. She often drives while intoxicated by the medication. She shows neither tolerance nor withdrawal. According to the DSM-5, Bess’s drug use illustrates ____.
a. substance intoxication

b. substance dependence

c. substance use disorder

d. substance-induced disorder
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Substance-Related Disorders
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.1 – Describe the substance-use disorders.
OTHER: Applied

7. Jana has been diagnosed with substance abuse. Lyle has been diagnosed with substance dependence. According to the DSM-5, both of them must show ____.
a. withdrawal symptoms when the drug is not in the body
b. symptoms over a twelve-month period

c. another mental disorder such as depression or mania

d. tolerance to the drug’s effects

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Substance-Related Disorders
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.1 – Describe the substance-use disorders.
OTHER: Applied

8. Tolerance and withdrawal are the hallmarks of substance ____.
a. dependence

b. consumption
c. abuse

d. use

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Substance-Related Disorders
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.1 – Describe the substance-use disorders.
OTHER: Conceptual

9. Avery has been snorting cocaine for over a year. In his attempts to achieve a high that is as euphoric as his first (which he will never be able to do), he now needs increasingly greater amounts of the drug. This demonstrates ____.
a. physical dependence
b. withdrawal

c. tolerance

d. addiction

ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Substance-Related Disorders
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.1 – Describe the substance-use disorders.
OTHER: Applied

10. Dwayne has been using heroin for two years. While visiting his mother, he decides to stop. When he stops using the drug, Dwayne experiences shaking, irritability, and an inability to concentrate because he is going through ____.
a. psychological dependence

b. tolerance

c. addiction

d. withdrawal

ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Substance-Related Disorders
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.11.1 – Describe the substance-use disorders.
OTHER: Applied