Bernie is a heavy marijuana user who has developed impaired memory and concentration abilities. Although Bernie finds it to be relaxing, he is extremely concerned regarding the consequences of his marijuana use. What is unusual about Bernie's case?
a. Most marijuana users are women.
b. Marijuana use rarely impairs memory or concentration.
c. Marijuana users tend not to be concerned abouttheir use.
d. Marijuana is used for its stimulant effects.
Question 2Professor Waddell's class discusses the controversy of medicating children who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Professor Waddell says, The controversy continues about the 'quick fix' nature of the medication prescribed to children and the tendency to use medication without first attempting psychotherapy or home/academic interventions. Another part of the controversy is the need to test the medications prescribed for youths on youths. Additionally, parents are concerned about the legislation that permitsschools to requirethat allchildren be evaluated for ADHD. Because of this controversy, medication prescriptions for children and adolescents have dramatically decreased. With respect to Professor Waddell's statement, it is correct to say that a controversy exists concerning ____.
a. the 'quick fix' nature of the medication that isprescribed to children
b. legislation that permitsschools to requirethat allchildren be evaluated for ADHD
c. the need to test the medications prescribed for youths on youths
d. medication prescriptions for children and adolescents have dramatically decreased
Question 3Almost 20 million adults and adolescents report current use of this substance in the United States, but it is illegal. It produces mild perceptual and sensory distortions, and is usually smoked. It is called ____.
a. marijuana c. heroin
b. cocaine d. nicotine
Question 4Three children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Kim would rather listen to a machine buzzing than hear her mother's voice. Len prefers to be left alone. Matt needs physical contact with his mother all the time. Which of the children has/have symptoms that are common in autism spectrum disorder?
a. Kim and Len c. Kim only
b. Matt only d. Len and Matt
Question 5Which statement concerning crack cocaine is accurate?
a. It is typically snorted through the nose.
b. It produces a slower but more pleasant euphoria than regular cocaine.
c. It is a form of cocaine that does not produce tolerance or withdrawal.
d. It is a more potent form of cocaine that is smoked.
Question 6Oscar has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. When his mother says, Here's your cereal, Oscar says, Here's your cereal. What symptom does this illustrate?
a. splinter skills c. echolalia
b. differential reinforcement d. corporalia
Question 7Darryl, age 15, likes this drug because it produces an intense and immediate, but brief, high, and is smoked. The drug, derived from the coca plant, is most likely ____.
a. PCP c. ice
b. crack d. crank
Question 8A child with autism spectrum disorder is being observed in a room full of toys. The child's parents are also in the room. We are likely to see the child ____.
a. aggressively use the toys, destroying some of them
b. cling to the parents and refuse to play with the toys
c. prefer interaction with the father rather than the mother or the toys
d. make no eye contact with the parents while he plays
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