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PSY 657 MIDTERM EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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PSY 657 MIDTERM EXAM WITH QUESTIONSAND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Alcohol withdrawal - ANSWER delirium and alcohol amnesic disorder (memory
defect and falsification of events), malnutrition
moderating variables - ANSWER influences the association between 2 other
variables. For example, depression after bereavement - men get more depressed so
the key moderating variable in the bereavement-depression relationship
substance abuse disorder - ANSWER Only needs 2 criteria, but to what extent is
functioning impaired? Life is centered on obtaining drugs.
Morphine and Heroin withdrawal - ANSWER symptoms 3-4 days, disappear by
7-8th day
substance abuse causal factors - ANSWER obtaining "high," escape stress,
maladjustment, and social withdrawal
Amphetamines - ANSWER push users to expend greater energy
Sedatives and Barbiturates - ANSWER downers, relied on as sleeping pills by older
people
Hallucinogens - ANSWER LSD, Mescaline, Psilocybin
Ecstacy-MDMA - ANSWER Hallucinogen and stimulant, party drug, releases
serotonin
Ambien - ANSWER Helpful for falling asleep but not staying asleep. Has serious
downsides including disassociation; able to semi-function. (unique to Ambien)
Benzodiazepines, Valium, Xanax, Ativan - ANSWER Minor tranquilizers for stress
and anxiety reduction
Roypnol/Roofies - ANSWER 10x more potent than valium
, Major Tranquilizers - ANSWER Designed for psychotic diagnosis; anti-psychotics
for delusions/hallucinations. Side effects include facial tics that may become
permanent.
Withdrawal - ANSWER physical symptoms such as sweating, tremors, and tension
accompanying abstinence from drug
tolerance - ANSWER the need for increased amounts of substance to achieve
desired effects. Results from biochemical changes in the body that affect the rate of
metabolism and elimination of the substance from the body.
Substance abuse - ANSWER excessive use of a substance resulting in (1)
potentially hazardous behavior; or (2) continued use despite a persistent social,
psychological, occupational, or health problem
Most common drugs associated with abuse - ANSWER Alcohol, then (1) opiates
(including opium and heroin); (2) stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines as
well as caffeine and nicotine; (3) sedatives such as barbiturates; (4) hallucinogens
such as LSD); (5) antianxiety drugs such as benzos; (6) pain meds such as
OxyContin.
Sedatives - ANSWER Alcohol, Barbituates: reduce tension, facilitate social
interaction, "blot out" feelings or events
Stimulants - ANSWER Amphetamines including Benzos, Dexedrine,
Methamphetamines, and Cocaine. Increase feelings of alertness and confidence;
decrease feelings of fatigue; stay awake for long periods, increase endurance,
stimulate sex drive
opiates - ANSWER opium and its derivatives including morphine, codeine, heroin,
and Methadone (synthetic narcotic). Alleviate physical pain, induce relaxation and
pleasant reverie, alleviate anxiety and tension, treatment of heroin dependence.
Hallucinogens - ANSWER Cannabis, Peyote (mescaline), LSD, PCP, Psilocybin
(mushrooms). Induce mood changes, thought, and behavior. Expand one's mind.
Induce stupor.
Minor Tranquilizers (Anti-Anxiety Drugs) - ANSWER Librium, Miltown, Valium
(diazepam) and Xanax. Alleviate tension and anxiety. Induce relaxation and sleep.
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