Posted: March 2nd, 2014
Psych questions
Complete TWO Learning Objective Questions FROM EACH CHAPTER (For a total of 4 questions).
Each answer should be A MINIMUM of 2 full paragraphs
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Learning Objective 5 – Chapter 11-12
Chapter 11
1. Describe the nature of substance-related disorders, and distinguish among substance use, substance intoxication, substance abuse, and substance dependence.
2. Differentiate the signs and symptoms of tolerance from those of withdrawal.
3. Define a psychoactive substance and describe the main classes of psychoactive substances (i.e., depressants, stimulants, opiods, hallucinogens, and other common drugs of abuse).
4. Describe the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol generally and in the context of alcohol use disorders, including what is known about prevalence, course, and cultural and social factors related to their use and abuse.
5. Describe the physiological and psychological effects of sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic substances, including what is known about prevalence, course, and cultural and social factors related to their use and abuse.
6. Describe the physiological and psychological effects of stimulants (e.g., amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine), including what is known about prevalence, course, and cultural and social factors related to their use and abuse.
7. Distinguish opiods from hallucinogens, and describe their psychological and physiological effects and patterns of use and abuse.
8. Describe other drugs of abuse and their physiological and psychological effects.
9. Describe the psychological and physiological processes involved in substance dependence, including the role of positive and negative reinforcement, expectancies, and social and cultural factors.
10. Describe the genetic contribution to substance-related disorders, with particular emphasis on alcoholism.
11. Describe the main features of the integrative model of substance-related disorders.
12. Describe the course of substance use disorders including remission, relapse, and recovery.
13. Discuss various psychological and medical treatments for addictions and the controversies surrounding abstinence and controlling drinking as a goal of addiction treatment.
14. Understand the role of early prevention and relapse prevention programs, including what is known about their relative effectiveness.
15. Discuss the effect of the DSM-V on our understanding of substance-related and impulse-control disorders.
Chapter 12
1. Describe the essential features of personality disorders according to DSM-IV-TR and why they are listed on Axis II.
2. Describe controversies over the reliability and validity of personality disorder diagnoses in the context of categorical vs. dimensional approaches.
3. Describe the essential characteristics of each of the Cluster A (odd/eccentric) personality disorders, including information pertaining to etiology and treatment.
4. Describe the essential characteristics of each of the Cluster B (dramatic/erratic) personality disorders, including information pertaining to etiology and treatment.
5. Understand the distinction and overlap between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder, including the relationship between antisocial personality, violence, criminality, neurobiological influences, and socialization.
6. Describe the essential characteristics of each of the Cluster C (anxious/fearful) personality disorders, including information pertaining to etiology and treatment.
7. Understand problems related to estimating prevalence of personality disorders, including issues related to gender bias, comorbidity, and difficulties in treatment.
8. Discuss the effect of the DSM-V on our understanding of personality disorders.
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