Psych 2030 Psycho Final Exam Test Bank
Psych Final Exam Test Bank
Chapter 9:
1) According to the American Psychiatric Association, substance use is defined as
A) the ingestion of legal drugs that does not result in
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Psych 2030 Psycho Final Exam Test Bank
Psych Final Exam Test Bank
Chapter 9:
1) According to the American Psychiatric Association, substance use is defined as
A) the ingestion of legal drugs that does not result in an altered state of mind.
B) low to moderate use with no functional impairment in any sphere.
C) overuse of a substance that leads to either a psychological or physical addiction.
D) use of stimulant drugs to achieve a state of heightened arousal (high).
ANSWER: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 321-322 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Conceptual
2) Both at college and at home, Bob uses illicit drugs only “socially.” His use does not produce problems with his social, educational, or occupational functioning. Bob’s behaviour constitutes substance
A) abuse.
B) use.
C) intoxication.
D) dependence.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 321-322 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Applied
3) Select the statement below that is TRUE of substance intoxication.
A) Its psychiatric meaning is the same as its legal meaning.
B) The effects are substance non-specific.
C) Its effects are irreversible.
D) It involves an effect ranging from mild to severe.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 322
Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Conceptual
4) Substance intoxication is a(n) state.
A) permanent
B) chronic
C) acute
D) slowly developing
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 322
Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Conceptual
5) Substance intoxication and substance use definitions
A) differ by sex.
B) are difficult to study empirically.
C) differ by culture.
D) describe the same concept.
ANSWER: C
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