Question 1

Marijuana impairs the function of which brain area?

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A)   Hippocampus
B)   Amygdala
C)   Pituitary gland
D)   Hypothalamus

Question 2

In the U.S.,the most widely used illegal substance is:

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A)   cocaine.
B)   heroin.
C)   marijuana.
D)   methamphetamine.

Question 3

Which region of the brain is most involved in controlling balance,coordination,and learning?

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A)   Frontal lobes
B)   Hippocampus
C)   Cerebellum
D)   Hypothalamus

Question 4

Explain what stimulants do.What are some of the most commonly used ones?

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Stimulants are a class of drugs that inc...

Question 5

Ecstasy is:

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A)   a stimulant.
B)   derived from methamphetamine.
C)   a hallucinogen.
D)   all of the above

Question 6

Discuss the adult and peer influences on adolescents' alcohol use.

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Adolescents' alcohol use can be influenc...

Question 7

Ritalin and Adderall are:

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A)   depressants.
B)   narcotics.
C)   stimulants.
D)   hallucinogens.

Question 8

Approximately what percent of American eighth-graders smoke on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   3
C)   9
D)   17

Question 9

Discuss five different reasons why adolescents first begin using drugs.

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There are several reasons why adolescent...

Question 10

According to the text,which is the most physically addictive of the following drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Codeine
B)   Morphine
C)   Marijuana
D)   LSD

Question 11

What type of depressant is more often used by children and early adolescents than by older adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)   Barbiturates
B)   Sedatives
C)   Tranquilizers
D)   Inhalants

Question 12

Marijuana produces all of the following effects EXCEPT:

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A)   altered sense of time and space.
B)   impaired hearing.
C)   impaired vision.
D)   slowed reaction time.

Question 13

Which is NOT a harmful effect of heavy marijuana use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased risk of heart attack
B)   Memory loss
C)   Lung damage
D)   Tumor development on the hippocampus

Question 14

In general psychoactive drugs work by affecting:

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A)   hormonal levels.
B)   neurotransmitter levels.
C)   blood glucose levels.
D)   all of the above

Question 15

Explain what depressants do.What are some of the most commonly used ones?

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Depressants are a class of drugs that sl...

Question 16

Which of the following is a club drug that is used by veterinarians as an animal anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)   GHB
B)   Rohypnol
C)   Ecstasy
D)   Ketamine

Question 17

Timothy has been a heavy drinker for 15 years.He currently suffers problems in making decisions,planning,and controlling impulses.What region of his brain is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

A)   Frontal lobes
B)   Hippocampus
C)   Cerebellum
D)   Hypothalamus

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an effective technique for antismoking education aimed at adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)   Having the program be peer-led rather than adult-led
B)   Incorporating group discussion into the program
C)   Basing the program primarily on increasing knowledge about the hazards of smoking
D)   Having a schoolwide policy against tobacco use

Question 19

Which of the following statements about amphetamines is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Methamphetamine damages the neurons that produce dopamine and serotonin.
B)   Regular amphetamine users usually do not develop physical dependence, but do develop psychological dependence.
C)   Withdrawal from amphetamines includes severe depression and fatigue.
D)   American high school seniors report greater methamphetamine use than cocaine use.

Question 20

In 2009,what percent of American high school seniors reported using alcohol within the past month?

Accepted Answer

A)   21
B)   32
C)   43
D)   59

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Explain what stimulants do.What are some of the most commonly used ones?

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According to the text,which is the most physically addictive of the following drugs?

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In the U.S.,the most widely used illegal substance is:

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Timothy has been a heavy drinker for 15 years.He currently suffers problems in making decisions,planning,and controlling impulses.What region of his brain is most likely damaged?

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What type of depressant is more often used by children and early adolescents than by older adolescents?

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In general psychoactive drugs work by affecting:

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Marijuana impairs the function of which brain area?

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Ecstasy is:

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Which region of the brain is most involved in controlling balance,coordination,and learning?

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In 2009,what percent of American high school seniors reported using alcohol within the past month?

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Which of the following statements about amphetamines is FALSE?

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Approximately what percent of American eighth-graders smoke on a daily basis?

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Explain what depressants do.What are some of the most commonly used ones?

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