ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY - 10 ITEMS

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1. A substance is defined as any *

1 point

over-the-counter prescription drug.

drug that has psychedelic effects.

product that could potentially create an addiction.

natural or synthesized product that has psychoactive effects

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2. Identify the physiological effect of nicotine. *

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It resembles a fight-or-flight response

It reduces stress and anxiety

It suppresses several biochemicals including dopamine and norepinephrine.

It reduces the craving to smoke more.

3. Korsakoff’s syndrome is caused by damage to ___________ and is classified as a(n)__________. *

2 points

vertebrae; dementia

adrenal glands; delirium

carotid artery; medical disease

thalamus; amnesic disorder

4. The person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at age 45 would be considered to have an____________. *

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premature-onset type

early-onset type

late-onset type

post-onset tie

5. Which of the following is the difference between "normal" memory lapses and dementia? *

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with normal memory lapses, the person is much older than someone with dementia

in dementia, the memory does not return spontaneously, and may not respond to memory cues

with normal memory lapses, the person is probably entering the onset of dementia

in dementia, the memory loss is associated to psychological effects of stress

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