Nicotine's addictive potential reflects its release of the neurotransmitter
A) glutamate
B) adenosine
C) acetylcholine
D) dopamine
Question 2Describe the mechanism by which monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) benefit depressed persons. What caution might a physician give to a patient taking the drug?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3A prime factor in nicotine's highly addictive potential is
A) its low cost and ready availability.
B) a supportive smokers' subculture.
C) its direct influence on the brain's pleasure and motivation centers.
D) its suppression of insulin production, producing hyperglycemia.
Question 4Although treatment of bipolar disorder requires medication, psychological treatments also play a significant role in the well-being of a patient.
Discuss the importance of psychological interventions for this disorder and identify one form of treatment discussed in the text.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5Francesca is involved in an abusive relationship with her husband of 10 years that is characterized by episodic domestic violence.
Knowing that she has three children, no career, and no relatives nearby to help leads her to believe that her situation is hopeless. Moreover, she is beginning to think she really does deserve the abuse she receives because of her stupid and thoughtless behavior. She has asked her husband to go to marital counseling but he refuses. In his eyes, she is the problem. Francesca feels depressed and has suicidal ideation.
From a psychological perspective, how might learned helplessness theory help explain Francesca's depressed mood and feelings of hopelessness?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6The use of energy drinks by adolescent boys and young men has an associated health concern in that
A) it provides a false sense of wakefulness.
B) cases of cardiac arrhythmia have resulted in death.
C) it stunts bone growth.
D) an addiction results after few exposures.
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