Chapter 10, Substance Use Disorders Video Solutions, Abnormal Psychology

Problem 1

Withdrawal from heroin begins slowly, days after use has been discontinued.

Emily Himsel

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Problem 1

The diagnosis of a substance use disorder requires both tolerance and withdrawal.

Sarah Howell

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Problem 1

Which of the following is not one of the sociocultural factors implicated in the etiology of substance use disorders?
a. the media
b. gender
c. availability of a substance
d. social networks

Tanner Fonjweng

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Problem 2

Research suggests that nicotine can enhance the rewarding properties of alcohol.

Asma Venkitta

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Problem 2

The use of OxyContin began in urban areas but quickly spread to rural areas.

Kari Hasz

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Which of the following statements best captures the link between wanting, liking, and drinking according to a large prospective study?
a. Wanting, but not liking, predicted more drinking among heavy drinkers.
b. Wanting predicted more drinking for heavy drinkers; liking predicted more drinking for light drinkers.
c. Wanting and liking predicted more drinking among heavy drinkers.
d. Sedation predicted less drinking for all types of drinking.

Tanner Fonjweng

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Problem 3

Even moderate drinking by pregnant women can cause learning and attention problems in their children.
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Dennis Howard

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Problem 3

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Problem 3

Methamphetamine is a less potent form of amphetamine and so is less likely to be associated with brain impairment.

Joanna Quigley

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Problem 3

Genetic research on substance dependence indicates that:
a. Genetic factors may be the same for many drugs.
b. Additional studies need to be done to determine heritability.
c. The dopamine receptor DRD1 may be faulty.
d. Twin studies show that the environment is just as important as genes.

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