Abnormal Psychology Exam 3

In class we watched a video of Tim, who had alcohol use disorder. Tim stated that after a night of heavy drinking, he__________ to get over a hangover.

The condition called delirium tremens, also known as the "DTs," involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from ____________.

Annabelle has been a heavy drinker for years. Her behavior reflects confusion, loss of muscle coordination and unintelligible speech. Such behavior is probably the result of _______.

Alcohol is related to violence because it ___________.

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

he most common of the psychoactive substances, used by 90% of Americans, is __________.

Cannabis use often results in ______________

Among the so-called recreational or illicit "designer drugs" is a dissociative anesthetic that produces a sense of detachment along with a reduced awareness of pain. It is called ______.

Although most impulse control disorders are considered rare, one that affects an increasing number of people is

In response to sustained stress, the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye. The GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT

Whether or not stress and/or anxiety develop in a stressful situation appears to be related to one's perceived sense of ______________

The immune system identifies and eliminates foreign materials, which are called _________________.

AIDS is now treated with new combinations of drugs called "highly active antiretroviral therapy" (HAART), which

Research has shown that increased levels of cortisol in response to stress may cause damage to parts of the

Too many T4 (helper) cells can result in

The same symptoms that were diagnosed in the 19th century as a condition called neurasthenia are currently referred to as __________________.

In biofeedback procedures, clinicians use physiological monitoring equipment to make the responses ___________ to the patient.

The "natural" opioids called endorphins or enkephalins act like neurotransmitters to

Although the improvement is only moderate, relaxation techniques have been shown to have a positive effect on ____________.

The most significant feature of bulimia nervosa is ____________.

Individuals with bulimia nervosa are typically

Bulimia and anorexia are primarily found in _________ cultures.

According to lecture, serious medical complications of purging can include

Which of the following psychological and behavioral considerations is NOT associated with bulimia and anorexia?

Which of the following is considered the hallmark symptom of anorexia?

Individuals who experience loss of control of their eating and consume great quantities of food but do not engage in any attempts to compensate for their binge would be diagnosed with

As we grow older, it seems that the amount of sleep that we require __________.

A severe difficulty in regulating sleep that is induced by jet lag or by working rotating shifts is an example of

While _______________ are associated with difficulties in amount, quality, or timing of sleep, ____________ are associated with abnormal behavioral and physiological events during sleep.