Question 1

Meghan is under the influence of a drug.She feels energized and is also experiencing altered visual perception.Meghan most likely took the drug
A) MDMA.
B) cocaine.
C) heroin.
D) methamphetamine.

Accepted Answer

MDMA (also known as ecstasy or Molly) is a drug that can produce feelings of euphoria, increased energy, altered perceptions, and heightened empathy. It is commonly used in social settings like raves or parties. The effects of the drug typically last several hours. The other drugs listed (cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine) can also produce altered perceptions and increased energy, but do not typically produce the empathetic effects associated with MDMA.

Question 2

Which of the following drugs is an opiate?
A) cocaine
B) methamphetamine
C) heroin
D) MDMA

Accepted Answer

Heroin is an opiate, which means it is derived from the opium poppy. Cocaine and methamphetamine are stimulants, and MDMA is a hallucinogen.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a psychoactive drug that alters consciousness?
A) a stimulant
B) a hallucinogenic
C) a depressant
D) an antibiotic

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are not psychoactive drugs that alter consciousness. They are medications used to treat bacterial infections. Stimulants (A), hallucinogens (B), and depressants (C) are all psychoactive drugs that can alter consciousness in different ways.

Question 4

After taking a drug at a party,Fawn became energetic,talkative,and lively.Which drug did Fawn most likely use?
A) alcohol
B) cocaine
C) heroin
D) marijuana

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a stimulant drug that can produce feelings of energy, talkativeness, and excitement. Alcohol and marijuana typically produce different effects, and heroin is a depressant drug that would not typically produce these symptoms.

Question 5

Some types of depressant drugs are specifically used for
A) creating intense feelings of pleasure.
B) increasing heart rate.
C) increasing mental activity.
D) relieving worry.

Accepted Answer

Depressant drugs are used to relieve worry and anxiety by slowing down the activity of the central nervous system. Examples of such drugs include benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax, and barbiturates like phenobarbital. These drugs work by increasing the activity of a neurotransmitter called GABA, which has a calming effect on the brain.

Question 6

To be considered a hallucinogenic,a drug must
A) alter sensation and perception.
B) alter behavioral activity.
C) decrease emotional activity.
D) decrease mental activity.

Accepted Answer

Hallucinogenic drugs are known for their ability to alter an individual's perception and sensation. This can include changes in visual and auditory experiences, as well as changes in how a person perceives time and space. These drugs do not necessarily decrease emotional or mental activity, and they may or may not alter behavioral activity, depending on the individual and the dose of the drug.

Question 7

Stimulant drugs have all of the following effects EXCEPT
A) increasing heart rate.
B) increasing blood pressure.
C) improving mood.
D) increasing sleep.

Accepted Answer

Stimulant drugs are known to increase heart rate, blood pressure, and improve mood, but they do not increase sleep. In fact, stimulants are often used to combat sleepiness or fatigue.

Question 8

Heroin increases pleasure by ________ receptors.
A) activating serotonin
B) inhibiting dopamine
C) blocking opiate
D) binding with opiate

Accepted Answer

Heroin binds with opiate receptors in the brain, leading to an increase in dopamine release and an overall feeling of pleasure and euphoria.

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?
A) cocaine
B) alcohol
C) heroin
D) codeine

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant that increases levels of dopamine in the brain, leading to feelings of euphoria, increased energy, and alertness. Alcohol, heroin, and codeine are depressants that slow down the central nervous system.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the development of addiction?
A) attraction to novelty and risk taking
B) poor relationships with parents
C) inherited tendency to sensation seeking
D) personal beliefs that addiction is a choice

Accepted Answer

The belief that addiction is a choice is not a factor in the development of addiction, as it is based on a misconception about the nature of addiction. Addiction is a complex disease that involves changes in the brain and behavior, and is not simply a matter of personal choice. The other factors listed, including attraction to novelty and risk taking, poor relationships with parents, and an inherited tendency to sensation seeking, are all factors that can contribute to the development of addiction.

Question 11

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
A) tolerance.
B) psychological dependence.
C) withdrawal.
D) addiction.

Accepted Answer

Terry's symptoms of anxiety and headaches are typical signs of withdrawal, which occurs when a person stops using a drug that their body has become dependent on. Withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on the drug and the individual's physiological and psychological makeup.

Question 12

Gina got drunk last night,which made her feel disinhibited and relaxed because alcohol is a(n)
A) hallucinogenic.
B) opiate.
C) depressant.
D) stimulant.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows down the central nervous system and produces relaxation, disinhibition, and other physical and cognitive impairments.

Question 13

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.
A) psychologically
B) socially
C) behaviorally
D) physically

Accepted Answer

Penelope's severe headache, fatigue, and shakiness suggest that her body is experiencing withdrawal symptoms due to the absence of caffeine. This indicates that she is physically dependent on caffeine.

Question 14

To be considered a stimulant,a drug must ________ mental activity and ________ physical activity.
A) increase; increase
B) decrease; decrease
C) increase; decrease
D) decrease; increase

Accepted Answer

Stimulants are drugs that increase mental activity and physical activity, leading to heightened alertness, attention, and energy.

Question 15

Which of the following drugs is a hallucinogenic?
A) methamphetamine
B) MDMA
C) morphine
D) cocaine

Accepted Answer

MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is a hallucinogenic drug that alters perception, mood, and cognition. Methamphetamine, morphine, and cocaine are not considered hallucinogens.

Question 16

To be considered a depressant,a drug must ________ mental activity and ________ physical activity.
A) increase; increase
B) decrease; decrease
C) increase; decrease
D) decrease; increase

Accepted Answer

Depressants are drugs that decrease mental activity and decrease physical activity, leading to relaxation and reduced stimulation.

Question 17

Methamphetamine increases the concentration of dopamine in the synapse,just like another stimulant,called
A) cocaine.
B) MDMA.
C) alcohol.
D) heroin.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is another stimulant that also increases the concentration of dopamine in the synapse. MDMA (also known as ecstasy) primarily affects the release and reuptake of serotonin, not dopamine. Alcohol and heroin do not directly affect dopamine levels in the brain.

Question 18

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
A) tolerance.
B) dependence.
C) withdrawal.
D) addiction.

Accepted Answer

Tolerance refers to the need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect, which is exactly what Giacomo is experiencing. Dependence refers to a physical or psychological need for a substance, withdrawal refers to the negative symptoms experienced after stopping or reducing use of a substance, and addiction involves compulsive and harmful substance use despite negative consequences. While Giacomo may also be experiencing some of these other phenomena, the most accurate term to describe his current situation is tolerance.

Question 19

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
A) tolerance.
B) psychological dependence.
C) withdrawal.
D) contextual cravings.

Accepted Answer

Byron's headache that is only relieved by drinking coffee is a symptom of withdrawal. This suggests that his body has become dependent on caffeine, and if he goes without it, he experiences withdrawal symptoms.

Question 20

Carla just took an amphetamine,which means that her heart rate and blood pressure will
A) fluctuate continuously.
B) remain unchanged.
C) increase.
D) decrease.

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines stimulate the body's sympathetic nervous system, causing an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.

Quiz 3: Consciousness

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

Which of the following drugs is an opiate?

Which of the following is NOT a psychoactive drug that alters consciousness?

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

Some types of depressant drugs are specifically used for

To be considered a hallucinogenic,a drug must

Stimulant drugs have all of the following effects EXCEPT

Heroin increases pleasure by ________ receptors.

Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?

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

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

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

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.

To be considered a stimulant,a drug must mental activity and physical activity.

Which of the following drugs is a hallucinogenic?

To be considered a depressant,a drug must mental activity and physical activity.

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

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

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

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