PSY 3440 - Cravings and Addiction well
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Unlike other forms of addiction, those who are compulsive gamblers do not experience negative
consequences due to their excessive behavior. - correct answer ✔✔False
A person with sensation-seeking qualities who also has some antisocial traits that they channel into
positive behaviors would be considered a/an ______. - correct answer ✔✔Type T hero
Other psychological conditions rarely co-occur with gambling addiction. - correct answer ✔✔False
Autoerotic asphyxiation is a possible explanation for why ______. - correct answer ✔✔an individual is
found dead, naked, hanging from a rope around their neck
Binge-purge patterns have been noted in people with ______. - correct answer ✔✔shopping addiction
The minor stimulant ______ antagonizes receptors for adenosine (which produces sleepiness); thus, this
drug helps keep you awake and alert. - correct answer ✔✔caffeine
Gambling with increasing amounts of money is analogous (similar to) the symptom of ______ shown by
many people with substance use disorders. - correct answer ✔✔tolerance
Some addiction specialists think that caffeine addiction is underdiagnosed, with many cases being
unrecognized and untreated. - correct answer ✔✔True
High levels of debt may occur with ______.
gambling addiction
neither of these
shopping addiction
, both of these - correct answer ✔✔both of these
Symptoms of caffeine intoxication include _______. - correct answer ✔✔flushed face, nervousness,
agitation, rambling flow of thoughts, and increased urination
Which of the following substances is the MOST potent stimulant?
amphetamine
methamphetamine
caffeine
cocaine - correct answer ✔✔methamphetamines (the text mentioned they are especially potent)
The original formula for Coca-Cola contained ______. - correct answer ✔✔cocaine
Dangerously elevated body temperatures can occur with use of _______.
neither of these
synthetic cathinones
both of these
Ecstacy - correct answer ✔✔both of these
Which of the following pairs of drugs have been used as "date-rape" drugs?
GHB and Rohypnol
amphetamine and ecstasy
cocaine and ecstasy
caffeine and cocaine - correct answer ✔✔GHB and Rohypnol
"In terms of health risks, chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke would most likely be associated
with chronic abuse/dependence on _______. " - correct answer ✔✔cocaine
Which of the following individuals is most likely to develop a drug-induced psychosis that they do not
recover from when they stop using the drug?
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Unlike other forms of addiction, those who are compulsive gamblers do not experience negative
consequences due to their excessive behavior. - correct answer ✔✔False
A person with sensation-seeking qualities who also has some antisocial traits that they channel into
positive behaviors would be considered a/an ______. - correct answer ✔✔Type T hero
Other psychological conditions rarely co-occur with gambling addiction. - correct answer ✔✔False
Autoerotic asphyxiation is a possible explanation for why ______. - correct answer ✔✔an individual is
found dead, naked, hanging from a rope around their neck
Binge-purge patterns have been noted in people with ______. - correct answer ✔✔shopping addiction
The minor stimulant ______ antagonizes receptors for adenosine (which produces sleepiness); thus, this
drug helps keep you awake and alert. - correct answer ✔✔caffeine
Gambling with increasing amounts of money is analogous (similar to) the symptom of ______ shown by
many people with substance use disorders. - correct answer ✔✔tolerance
Some addiction specialists think that caffeine addiction is underdiagnosed, with many cases being
unrecognized and untreated. - correct answer ✔✔True
High levels of debt may occur with ______.
gambling addiction
neither of these
shopping addiction
, both of these - correct answer ✔✔both of these
Symptoms of caffeine intoxication include _______. - correct answer ✔✔flushed face, nervousness,
agitation, rambling flow of thoughts, and increased urination
Which of the following substances is the MOST potent stimulant?
amphetamine
methamphetamine
caffeine
cocaine - correct answer ✔✔methamphetamines (the text mentioned they are especially potent)
The original formula for Coca-Cola contained ______. - correct answer ✔✔cocaine
Dangerously elevated body temperatures can occur with use of _______.
neither of these
synthetic cathinones
both of these
Ecstacy - correct answer ✔✔both of these
Which of the following pairs of drugs have been used as "date-rape" drugs?
GHB and Rohypnol
amphetamine and ecstasy
cocaine and ecstasy
caffeine and cocaine - correct answer ✔✔GHB and Rohypnol
"In terms of health risks, chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke would most likely be associated
with chronic abuse/dependence on _______. " - correct answer ✔✔cocaine
Which of the following individuals is most likely to develop a drug-induced psychosis that they do not
recover from when they stop using the drug?
