Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about the use of LSD?
A)Its use increased slightly in the 1990s.
B)Its effects are almost always pleasurable.
C)Short-term effects include distorted time perception.
D)An overdose may cause a severe mental disturbance.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Its effects are almost always pleasurable" is not true. While some users may indeed experience pleasurable effects, LSD can also induce terrifying and disturbing experiences commonly known as "bad trips."

Question 2

MDMA is known on the street as
A)Special K.
B)Redbirds.
C)Ecstasy.
D)Oxys.

Accepted Answer

MDMA is commonly referred to as Ecstasy on the street. The other options listed are slang terms for different drugs: A) Special K is a nickname for ketamine, B) Redbirds is a nickname for barbiturates, and D) Oxys is a shortened version of the prescription drug oxycontin.

Question 3

Kiptyn takes a drug that increases his heart rate,breathing rate,and temperature.He has a feeling of energy and elevated mood on this drug.Kiptyn is probably taking
A)a stimulant.
B)a hallucinogen.
C)marijuana.
D)alcohol.

Accepted Answer

The drug Kiptyn is taking increases his heart rate, breathing rate, and temperature while also giving him a feeling of energy and an elevated mood. These are all effects commonly associated with stimulant drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines. Hallucinogens typically cause altered perceptions and sensory experiences rather than physical effects. Marijuana can cause some physical effects, but they are not typically associated with increased heart rate, breathing rate, and temperature. Alcohol is a depressant and generally does not cause increased heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature.

Question 4

Carena has taken a drug that produces striking perceptual changes.Wherever she looks right now,she sees beautiful butterflies,objects glowing and changing shapes,and colors are rich and vibrant.It is most likely that Carena has taken
A)marijuana.
B)LSD.
C)cocaine.
D)Ecstasy.

Accepted Answer

The perceptual changes described are characteristic of the hallucinogenic effects of LSD. Marijuana might produce mild perceptual distortions and altered color perception, but not to the same extent as LSD. Cocaine is a stimulant and does not typically produce hallucinations or perceptual changes. Ecstasy can also produce perceptual changes, but they are typically described as more distortions in body perceptions rather than visual hallucinations of butterflies and glowing objects.

Question 5

Which of the following college students is MOST likely to be a binge drinker?
A)Mark,who lives in a fraternity
B)Lance,who lives at home with his parents and commutes to school
C)Lynn,who lives in a dorm on campus
D)Dinah,who lives in a sorority

Accepted Answer

Fraternity members are statistically more likely to engage in binge drinking due to the social culture and peer pressure often associated with Greek life.

Question 6

Kathy's parents use alcohol quite a bit.After they get home from work,they drink steadily all evening and,although she has never seen her parents drunk,they don't spend much time interacting with each other or the children.According to research,Kathy is at risk for
A)drinking heavily herself.
B)depression.
C)social isolation.
D)becoming angry with her peers who drink.

Accepted Answer

Kathy is at risk for drinking heavily herself because she is observing her parents using alcohol as a way to cope with stress or boredom, and she may learn from their behavior that alcohol is a normal way to relax and unwind. This could lead to her developing an unhealthy relationship with alcohol in the future.

Question 7

Which of the following is used most frequently on a daily basis by high school seniors?
A)energy drinks
B)cigarettes
C)alcohol
D)marijuana

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Ira is experiencing impotence,premature baldness,enlargement of the prostate gland,and pain upon urination.What class of drugs is Ira most likely using?
A)depressants
B)anabolic steroids
C)anti-anxiety drugs
D)anti-cancer drugs

Accepted Answer

Ira is most likely using anabolic steroids, which can cause impotence, premature baldness, enlargement of the prostate gland, and pain upon urination as side effects.

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is a prescription painkiller?
A)Vicodin
B)Vitorin
C)Heroin
D)Lovaza

Accepted Answer

Both Vitorin and Lovaza are prescription drugs, but neither of them is a painkiller. Heroin is an illegal drug and not a prescription drug. Vicodin, on the other hand, is a prescription painkiller used for moderate to severe pain relief.

Question 10

Adolescents who use prescription narcotics to get high are most likely to obtain the drugs by
A)buying them on the street from drug dealers.
B)buying them at school from classmates who are selling their own medications.
C)stealing them from the medicine cabinets of their parents and their friends' parents.
D)making up stories of being in pain to get prescriptions for the drugs from their doctors.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the majority of adolescents who abuse prescription narcotics obtain them by stealing them from medicine cabinets of their own home, their friends' homes, or their parents' homes. Therefore, option C is the best choice. While buying from classmates (B) and buying on the street (A) are also common, they are less prevalent than stealing from medicine cabinets. Making up stories to get prescriptions from doctors (D) is also a possibility, but adolescents are less likely to go this route than to simply steal them from already available sources.

Question 11

Alcohol acts on the body as a
A)depressant.
B)stimulant.
C)hallucinogen.
D)xanthene stimulant.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the central nervous system, reducing brain activity and bodily functions. It can lead to impaired judgment, coordination, and reaction times, as well as depression, anxiety, and other negative side effects.

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding marijuana is NOT true?
A)Synthetic marijuana is unregulated and has unpredictable effects.
B)Marijuana can impair memory and attention.
C)Marijuana use by adolescents has recently decreased.
D)Fewer adolescents today perceive much danger associated with marijuana use.

Accepted Answer

According to recent surveys, marijuana use has steadily increased among adolescents, rather than decreased.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant drug?
A)marijuana
B)caffeine
C)nicotine
D)cocaine

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is considered a depressant drug, not a stimulant.

Question 14

Which of the following peer factors is NOT related to the likelihood of substance use?
A)low parental knowledge of adolescents' peer relations
B)drinking by peers
C)parenting styles by peers' parents
D)academic success of peers

Accepted Answer

The academic success of peers is not directly related to substance use. However, it may indirectly impact substance use if there is pressure to perform academically or if substance use interferes with academic success. The other three factors (low parental knowledge of adolescents' peer relations, drinking by peers, parenting styles by peers' parents) have been consistently linked to increased likelihood of substance use.

Question 15

Addictive drugs,such as heroin,that cause a feeling of euphoria and pain relief,are known as
A)barbiturates.
B)opiates.
C)hallucinogens.
D)designer drugs.

Accepted Answer

Opiates are addictive drugs that produce feelings of euphoria and pain relief. Barbiturates are sedative and hypnotic drugs, hallucinogens produce altered perceptions and designer drugs are synthetic drugs created to mimic the effects of other drugs.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding Ecstasy is TRUE?
A)It slows down body functions and behavior.
B)It often decreases the senses of sight and touch.
C)Users often become sleepy and lethargic.
D)It can lead to strokes or heart attacks.

Accepted Answer

Ecstasy can lead to strokes or heart attacks, especially in individuals with preexisting health conditions. It typically increases body functions and behavior and enhances the senses of sight, touch, and sound. Users may experience a crash or feelings of depression and fatigue after the effects wear off, but these symptoms are not equivalent to becoming sleepy and lethargic.

Question 17

Drugs that modify a person's perceptual experiences and produce hallucinations are called
A)opiates.
B)cannabis.
C)psychedelics.
D)stimulants.

Accepted Answer

Psychedelics are known to cause changes in perception, thought, and mood, often resulting in hallucinations. Opiates are drugs that relieve pain, cannabis is known to alter mood and perception, and stimulants increase alertness and activity levels, but none are primarily known for producing hallucinations.

Question 18

Since the 1980s,amphetamine use among high school seniors has
A)decreased significantly.
B)increased slightly.
C)decreased slightly.
D)remained at about the same level.

Accepted Answer

Since the 1980s, amphetamine use among high school seniors has decreased significantly, largely due to increased awareness of the drug's dangers and stricter regulations.

Question 19

Drugs that are derived from the male hormone testosterone are known as
A)barbiturates.
B)narcotics.
C)analgesics.
D)anabolic steroids.

Accepted Answer

Anabolic steroids are drugs that are derived from the male hormone testosterone. Barbiturates are sedative drugs, narcotics are pain-relieving drugs, and analgesics are drugs that relieve pain.

Question 20

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to smoke cigarettes?
A)Renee,whose best friend smokes
B)Bryce,whose parents preach against smoking and do not smoke themselves
C)Joy,whose school has very few smokers
D)Eve,an honor-roll student whose grandmother smokes

Accepted Answer

Research shows that individuals are more likely to smoke if their friends smoke. Therefore, Renee, whose best friend smokes, is the most likely to smoke cigarettes compared to the other options given.

Quiz 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Which of the following is NOT true about the use of LSD?

MDMA is known on the street as

Kiptyn takes a drug that increases his heart rate,breathing rate,and temperature.He has a feeling of energy and elevated mood on this drug.Kiptyn is probably taking

Carena has taken a drug that produces striking perceptual changes.Wherever she looks right now,she sees beautiful butterflies,objects glowing and changing shapes,and colors are rich and vibrant.It is most likely that Carena has taken

Which of the following college students is MOST likely to be a binge drinker?

Kathy's parents use alcohol quite a bit.After they get home from work,they drink steadily all evening and,although she has never seen her parents drunk,they don't spend much time interacting with each other or the children.According to research,Kathy is at risk for

Which of the following is used most frequently on a daily basis by high school seniors?

Ira is experiencing impotence,premature baldness,enlargement of the prostate gland,and pain upon urination.What class of drugs is Ira most likely using?

Which of the following drugs is a prescription painkiller?

Adolescents who use prescription narcotics to get high are most likely to obtain the drugs by

Alcohol acts on the body as a

Which of the following statements regarding marijuana is NOT true?

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant drug?

Which of the following peer factors is NOT related to the likelihood of substance use?

Addictive drugs,such as heroin,that cause a feeling of euphoria and pain relief,are known as

Which of the following statements regarding Ecstasy is TRUE?

Drugs that modify a person's perceptual experiences and produce hallucinations are called

Since the 1980s,amphetamine use among high school seniors has

Drugs that are derived from the male hormone testosterone are known as

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to smoke cigarettes?