ABNORMAL PSYCH CH 8: SUB- RELATED AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS Questions with Complete Solutions
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Abnormal Psychology
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Abnormal Psychology
cocaine - Answer -natural stimulant derived from leaves of coca
plant -2nd most widely used illicit drug in US
-directly stimulates brain's pleasure/reward circuit
-increases HR & BP
nicotine - Answer -stimulant in tobacco
hallucinogens - Answer (LSD, PCP, Marijuana)
-produce sensory distorti...
ABNORMAL PSYCH CH 8: SUB-
RELATED AND ADDICTIVE
DISORDERS Questions with Complete
Solutions
cocaine - Answer -natural stimulant derived from leaves of coca
plant -2nd most widely used illicit drug in US
-directly stimulates brain's pleasure/reward circuit
-increases HR & BP
nicotine - Answer -stimulant in tobacco
hallucinogens - Answer (LSD, PCP, Marijuana)
-produce sensory distortions or hallucinations
-may have other effects: relaxation, euphoria, panic
LSD - Answer -synthetic hallucinogen
-effects vary by amount taken and user's expectation, personality, mood, and surroundings.
PCP - Answer -hallucinogen
-classified as a deliriant
Marijuana - Answer -hallucinogenic drug derived from the leaves and stems of the plant
Cannabis sativa
-In low doses, produces relaxed feelings
, -in high doses it can produce perceptual distortions or mild
hallucinations -associated with psychological rather than physiological
dependence
learning perspectives on sub abuse - Answer -that substance-related behaviors are largely
learned and can, in principle, be unlearned
operant cond. & sub-related disorders - Answer -drug use becomes habitual bc drugs produce
reinforcing effects such as feelings of pleasure and reductions in anxiety or depression
-Can also produce relief from tension (tension reduction theory)
-social reinforcers are also present
tension reduction theory - Answer (learning theory on sub use)
the more often one drinks to reduce tension/anxiety, the stronger the habit becomes
(form of self medication)
(pattern of neg reinforcement)
classical cond. & sub-related disorders - Answer (learning theory on sub use)
-stimuli related to the drug become conditioned stimuli
-cravings may represent a conditioned response to environmental cues associated with
prior use of the substance
cognitive perspectives on sub-related disorders - Answer -positive expectations about drug
use increase the likelihood of use
-Drug use may boost self-efficacy expectations (personal expectancies we hold about our
ability to successfully perform tasks)(believe we need a drink to have fun)
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