Question 1

Stimulant drugs have all of the following effects EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Stimulant drugs typically increase alertness, heart rate, and blood pressure while reducing the need for sleep, rather than increasing it.

Question 2

Which of the following drugs is a hallucinogenic?

Accepted Answer

MDMA, also known as ecstasy, has properties that can induce hallucinations in addition to its stimulant effects, classifying it as a hallucinogenic drug among its other categorizations.

Question 3

A) Describe the two levels of consciousness.
B) Give an example of each level of consciousness.
C) Explain how the same behavior can move from the conscious to the unconscious level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A) Describe the two levels of consciousness.
B)...

Question 4

To be considered a hallucinogenic,a drug must

Accepted Answer

Hallucinogens are primarily characterized by their ability to alter sensations and perceptions, which distinguishes them from other types of drugs that might primarily affect behavior, emotions, or mental activity without inducing perceptual changes.

Question 5

Some types of depressant drugs are specifically used for

Accepted Answer

Depressant drugs are primarily used to relieve anxiety, tension, and worry by slowing down the functions of the central nervous system.

Question 6

Ever since undergoing surgery,Amy has been taking pain relievers.When she ran out of pills,her friend refilled the medicine bottle with vitamin C pills without Amy's awareness.After taking the vitamin C pills,Amy reported that she did not feel any more pain.Amy has developed ________ dependence on pain relievers.

Accepted Answer

Amy's relief from pain after taking vitamin C pills, believing them to be pain relievers, indicates a psychological dependence. This is because the effect is based on her belief in the medication's efficacy, not its physical action on her body.

Question 7

Byron drinks five cups of coffee each day during the work week.Whenever he sleeps late on Saturdays,he wakes up with a headache that only goes away when he has a cup of coffee.Based on this you know that Byron is most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

Byron's headache on Saturdays, which goes away after having a cup of coffee, indicates withdrawal symptoms. This is because his body has become accustomed to the caffeine intake during the work week, and the absence of it upon waking up late on Saturdays triggers withdrawal symptoms, such as a headache.

Question 8

When Terry stopped using a certain prescription drug,he got very anxious and had severe headaches.Terry's experience is most likely a result of

Accepted Answer

Terry's symptoms of anxiety and severe headaches after stopping the use of a prescription drug are indicative of withdrawal, which occurs when the body reacts to the absence of a substance it has become dependent on.

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is an opiate?

Accepted Answer

Heroin is an opiate, derived from morphine, which is found in the opium poppy. It is a class of drugs that are used for pain relief but are also highly addictive.

Question 10

Meghan is under the influence of a drug.She feels energized and is also experiencing altered visual perception.Meghan most likely took the drug

Accepted Answer

MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is known for causing both increased energy and altered visual perceptions, which matches Meghan's symptoms.

Question 11

The central factor that contributes to the development of addiction is ________ activity in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The central factor that contributes to the development of addiction is increased dopamine activity in the limbic system. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, and its activity in the limbic system, which is involved in emotion and reward processing, plays a significant role in addiction.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the development of addiction?

Accepted Answer

Addiction is influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Personal beliefs that addiction is a choice do not directly contribute to the development of addiction. Instead, factors like attraction to novelty and risk-taking, poor relationships with parents, and an inherited tendency to seek out strong sensations are known contributors to the risk of developing an addiction.

Question 13

Carla just took an amphetamine,which means that her heart rate and blood pressure will

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines stimulate the central nervous system, leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 14

Methamphetamine increases the concentration of dopamine in the synapse,just like another stimulant,called

Accepted Answer

Cocaine, like methamphetamine, increases the concentration of dopamine in the synapse by blocking the dopamine transporter responsible for the reuptake of dopamine, leading to increased stimulation of the post-synaptic neuron.

Question 15

Giacomo has used methamphetamines for a while.To feel the effects of the drug,he now has to take more of it than he used to,which means that Giacomo is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Tolerance occurs when a person needs to take more of a substance to feel its effects, which is what Giacomo is experiencing with methamphetamines.

Question 16

After taking a drug at a party,Fawn became energetic,talkative,and lively.Which drug did Fawn most likely use?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a stimulant drug, which means it increases alertness, energy, and talkativeness, matching the description of Fawn's behavior.

Question 17

Penelope has been drinking coffee for the past 10 years.She says she needs the caffeine just to get through the day.Today,she has not had any coffee and has a severe headache,fatigue,and shakiness.Penelope is most likely ________ dependent on caffeine.

Accepted Answer

Penelope is experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms (headache, fatigue, shakiness) from not consuming caffeine, indicating physical dependence.

Question 18

Gina got drunk last night,which made her feel disinhibited and relaxed because alcohol is a(n)

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is classified as a depressant because it slows down the central nervous system, leading to effects such as relaxation and disinhibition.

Question 19

Heroin increases pleasure by ________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

Heroin increases pleasure by binding with opiate receptors in the brain, which leads to the release of dopamine and induces feelings of euphoria.

Question 20

Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a stimulant drug, which means it increases alertness, attention, and energy by boosting the levels of dopamine in the brain. Alcohol, heroin, and codeine are depressants, which slow down the central nervous system.

Quiz 3: Consciousness