Drugs and Behavior Chap 12 – Flashcards
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LSD comes from a cactus.
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False
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The active chemical in the Peyote cactus is __________.
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mescaline
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Phencyclidine produces vivid visual hallucinations.
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False
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Sensing a sound as if it were a visual experience would be an example of __________.
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synesthesia
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Who discovered the hallucinogenic properties of LSD?
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Albert Hoffman
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Which of the following is an anticholinergic hallucinogen?
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scopolamine
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Violent psychotic reactions have been reported with use of PCP.
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True
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What neurotransmitter systems do methylated amphetamines affect?
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monoamines
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It is difficult to assess the neurotoxic effects of MDMA because MDMA tablets vary enormously in the dose contained.
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True
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Ibogaine is derived from a shrub native to _________.
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West Africa
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A sudden reoccurrence of a hallucinogenic experience is a(n) __________.
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flashback
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Which of the following drugs would be most likely to produce changes in perception of body image?
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a. scopolamine c. ketamine <--- e. LSD
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One form constant often reported during LSD hallucinations is the lattice pattern.
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True
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Earliest use of psilocybe mushrooms was by the:
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Aztec and Mayan people
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Anticholinergic hallucinogens are characterized by a loss of memory for the experience.
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True
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Which of the following are typical effects of MDMA (ecstasy)?
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mild euphoria and increased emotional warmth
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LSD was popularized in large measure by a Harvard psychologist named Timothy Leary.
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True
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One of the active chemicals in the fly agaric mushroom is __________.
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muscimole
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LSD was discovered by __________.
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Albert Hofmann
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Persisting LSD flashbacks can be treated by ____________.
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benzodiazepines
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DMT is most effective when taken orally.
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False
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Which of the following are anesthetic hallucinogens?
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ketamine
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Activation of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor is thought to be the key factor in producing auditory hallucinations.
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False
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Which of the following is true of MDMA (Ecstasy)?
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a. it has been associated with brain damage in nonhumans b. heatstroke and heart attacks have occurred with overdose c. a single use generally produces psychotic symptoms d. it has been associated with brain damage in nonhumans and heatstroke and heart attacks have occurred with overdose
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Mescaline comes from the peyote cactus.
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True
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Ayahuasca is thought by some native South American tribes to produce:
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a. enhanced sexual potency b. telepathic effects c. pain relief
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All night parties or raves have become associated with which of the following drugs:
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MDMA (ecstasy)
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_____ has been found to reduce anxiety and depression in advanced cancer patients.
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a. Psilocybin b. PCP
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Which of the following is a synthetic hallucinogen?
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LSD
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The hallucinogenic properties of LSD were discovered by accident.
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True
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Which of the following are serotonergic hallucinogens?
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all of these
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Which of the following drugs has been associated with long term deficits in serotonin activity?
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MDMA (ecstasy)
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________ is derived from a plant in the sage family and is considered to be the most potent of any naturally-occurring hallucinogens.
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Salvia
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Which of the following is a hallucinogen that is being tested as an "anti-addiction" drug?
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ibogaine
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___________ is a drug that is regularly used in veterinary medicine.
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Ketamine
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Which of the following drugs has been claimed by some to be effective adjuncts to psychotherapy?
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both LSD and MDMA
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Ayahuasca tea contains _____.
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b. DMT c. PCP d. ketamine
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The União de Vegatal (UDV) is a a religious group from Brazil that uses _____ in its ceremonies.
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ayahuasca
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Research has shown that the damage done to the serotonin system is irreversible.
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False
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Psilocybin is derived from mushrooms.
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True
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The structure of LSD is similar to acetylcholine.
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False
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Both LSD and psilocybin influence _______ receptors.
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serotonergic
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Which of the following is true of PCP?
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all of these
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Which statement is true for all hallucinogens?
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they alter perception and states of consciousness
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Which of the following is a sympathomimetic drug?
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all of these
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Children whose parents have taken LSD are more likely to suffer from birth defects.
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False
