Which of the following CANNOT be said about the meth epidemic?

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Question 1 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

While opening the doors to a new population of heroin abusers, heroin smoking avoids the problem of __________.

A.HIV-contaminated needles

B. overdose

C. combining use with cocaine

D. dependence

Question 2 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

 

The reason why cocaine has such extreme effects on the heart is due to __________.

A. excitation of the sympathetic nervous system

B. inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system

C. inhibition of the autonomic nervous system

D. both A and B

Question 3 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

A major side effect of stimulant medication (e.g., Ritalin) treatment for ADHD is _______.

A. nasal congestion

B. suppression of normal speech

C. paradoxical movements in the fingers

D. suppression of height and weight growth

Question 4 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

If you were to order the following from strongest to least strong, it would be __________.

A.morphine, heroin, opium

B.heroin, opium, morphine

C.morphine, opium, heroin

D.heroin, morphine, opium

Question 5 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

The impact of the Harrison Act encourage opiate abusers to obtain opiates _____________.

A. through pharmacies

B. at reduced prices

C. illegally

D. through the government

Question 6 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

The euphoric effects of amphetamines result from changes in _______.

A. dopamine activity

B. serotonin activity

C. the reuptake of epinephrine

D. the blood-brain barrier

Question 7 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

A kindling effect ______________.

A. is another name for tolerance

B. is a degeneration of cells in the lungs

C. is essentially a reverse tolerance effect

D. means that an abuser is increasingly less sensitive to a drug

Question 8 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

Medical professionals recommend that a cocaine abuser wishing to quit should _______.

A. avoid situations that cause drug urges

B. undergo a fasting diet to get rid of the residual effects of cocaine

C. maintain one’s lifestyle, only without cocaine

D. reduce the amount of cocaine ingested gradually

Question 9 of 20                                                                                                         2.0 Points

The synaptic effect of cocaine is to __________.

A. block the effect of dopamine

B. speed up the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine

C. block the effect of norepinephrine

D. slow down the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine

Question 10 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

A major development related to heroin abuse in the United States in the late 1960s was ________.

A. a widespread opposition to drug-taking behavior

B. a sharp decline in heroin prices on the street

C. heroin abuse among U.S. soldiers in Vietnam

D. increased success in controlling international heroin smuggling

Question 11 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

Which of the following statements is true?

A. Morphine is absorbed into the brain faster than heroin.

B. Heroin and morphine cannot be absorbed into the brain because neither can pass through the blood-brain barrier.

C. Heroin is absorbed into the brain faster than morphine.

D. Heroin and morphine are absorbed equally quickly into the brain.

Question 12 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

The stimulant properties of amphetamines were considered superior to those of cocaine because amphetamines __________.

A. were less easily absorbed in the bloodstream

B. produced effects over a shorter period of time

C. have higher stimulant properties when taken on a full stomach

D. could be taken orally

Question 13 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

Which statement is NOT true?

A. The environmental setting in which heroin is taken has an effect on the user.

B. Many death occur because the potency of heroin sold on streets can vary from 0 percent to 90 percent

C. Ninety-five percent of heroin-related deaths are caused by taking heroin alone.

D. Heroin-related death can happen so fast that victims are sometimes found with needles still in their veins.

Question 14 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

The behavioral features of amphetamine psychosis is highly similar to __________.

A. depression

B. paranoid schizophrenia

C. panic attack

D. major depression

Question 15 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

Which of the following CANNOT be said about the meth epidemic?

A.As of 2006, domestic meth lab seizures have been declared illegal.

B. The meth epidemic has led to an increased number of foster children.

C. Meth abuse has been concentrated in mostly non-urban areas.

D.A recent shift from domestic to international trafficking of meth has occurred.

Question 16 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

Heavy methamphetamine users have shown changes in the brain commonly associated with __________.

A. epilepsy

B. schizophrenia

C. Parkinson’s Disease

D. heroin abuse

Question 17 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

Which statement concerning opium use in the nineteenth century is NOT true?

A. Federal laws were made prohibiting opium smoking only.

B. Opium usage in the United States was drastically different than that in Britain.

C. Opium use was more popular with women than with men.

D. Products containing opium were available through Sears’ catalogs.

Question 18 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

It was originally thought that oxycodone (brand name: OxyContin) was ________.

A. useless for treating pain

B. more addictive than Vicodin

C. a useful treatment for skin itching

D. safe from potential abuse

Question 19 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

Prior to the eighteenth century, the Chinese used opium almost exclusively as a treatment for __________.

A. cocaine withdrawal

B. asthma

C. constipation

D. diarrhea and pain

Question 20 of 20                                                                                                       2.0 Points

All four categories of narcotic drugs share the following common feature: __________________.

A. they each represent an illicit street drug

B. an extreme level of dependence

C. a chemical similarity to morphine or its derivatives

D. an ability to produce analgesia

Describe credible and scholarly sources, relevant to a particular theory. Apply a social psychological theory to a chosen case study.

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Preparation

  1. Access the Thinking, Feeling, and Believing Case Studiesmultimedia to choose which case study you want to focus on and the social psychology theory, behavioral ethics concept, and critical thinking concept you have identified as being embedded in your case study.
  2. Use the Capella library to find two scholarly journal articles related to the social psychology theory you chose. You may choose to use one of the following articles as one of the two you are required to use:
    • Confirmation Bias: Rajsic, J., Wilson, D. E., & Pratt, J. (2015). Confirmation bias in visual search. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 41(5), 1353–1364.
    • Mere Exposure Effect: Montoya, R. M., Horton, R. S., Vevea, J. L., Citkowicz, M., & Lauber, E. A. (2017). A re-examination of the mere exposure effect: The influence of repeated exposure on recognition, familiarity, and liking. Psychological Bulletin, 143(5), 459–498.
    • Halo Effect: Bradley, S. W., Roberts, J. A., & Bradley, P. W. (2019). Experimental evidence of observed social media status cues on perceived likability. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8(1), 41–51.
  3. Review the Thinking, Feeling, and Believing Template [DOCX]you will use to write your paper.
  4. Review the Exemplar Paper [DOCX] and the Exemplar Case Study [DOCX] to better understand the expectations for this assessment.

Instructions

In your paper, include the following:

  • Summarize the case study.
  • Describe credible and scholarly sources, relevant to a particular theory.
  • Apply a social psychological theory to a chosen case study.
  • Explain how social psychological research studies relate to a particular social psychological theory.
  • Apply an ethical reasoning concept to a chosen case study.
  • Apply a critical thinking concept to a chosen case study.
  • Review the key points.
  • Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assessment guidelines.
  • Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

Additional Requirements

  • Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines.
  • Resources: Minimum of 2 scholarly or professional resources.
  • Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • Template: Use the Thinking, Feeling, and Believing Template [DOCX], and include the headings and subheadings as shown in the template to organize your writing. The template is already formatted for 6th edition APA style with title and reference pages, headings and subheadings, in 12-point Times New Roman font, and double-spaced with one inch margin

You have selected:

Case Study 2 — Susan: Adjusting Career Goals

Social Psychology Theory — Confirmation Bias: The tendency to notice and search for information that confirms one’s beliefs and to ignore information that disconfirms one’s beliefs.

Behavioral Ethics Concept — Conformity Bias: Conformity bias refers to our tendency to take cues for proper behavior in most contexts from the actions of others rather than exercise our own independent judgment.

Critical Thinking Concept — Point of View: Point of view is literally “the place” from which you view something. It includes what you are looking at and the way you are seeing it. It is important to understand the limitations of your point of view and that you fully consider other relevant viewpoints.

Review this week’s resources related to Childhood Trauma, focusing on topics such as child physical and sexual abuse, the importance of trauma diagnosis, and prevention/treatment programs.

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Many survivors of childhood trauma do not seek treatment until they are well into adulthood. Often, their presenting complaints may not directly reflect a childhood trauma, but rather the outcome of a lifelong psychological reaction to the trauma. For instance, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may seek treatment as an adult for a variety of issues, such as depression, alcohol or drug abuse, or insomnia, which may appear unrelated to the abuse.

In this Discussion, you will analyze the long-term effects of childhood trauma on survivors’ mental and physical well-being.

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Review this week’s resources related to Childhood Trauma, focusing on topics such as child physical and sexual abuse, the importance of trauma diagnosis, and prevention/treatment programs.
  • Pay particular attention to how exposure to a childhood trauma might result in a transcrisis state.
  • Consider the destructive behaviors that survivors of childhood sexual abuse might exhibit in the absence of appropriate aftercare.
  • Reflect on psychological and physical characteristics associated with neglected children. Think about how such characteristics might be indicative of a transcrisis state.
  • Think about survivors’ cognitive impairments, emotional reactions, and behaviors associated with exposure to family violence. Also, consider how survivors’ relationships are affected by exposure to family violence in childhood.
  • Consider the long-term psychological and physical effects of child abuse on adult survivors.
  • Identify a specific type of childhood trauma (e.g., child physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or exposure to family violence). Think about how exposure to this type of trauma might result in a transcrisis state. Also, reflect on various behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and psychosomatic characteristics of survivors that might be indicative of a transcrisis state.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that examines the influences of traits—such as trait theory—and biology—such as temperament—on personality development. Answer the following questions in your paper:

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To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Review Chapter 3 in your course text, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. Pay particular attention to ethical standards related to psychological research.
  • Review this week’s DVD program, “Ethics.” Think about the ethical principles that are important to follow when conducting forensic psychology research.
  • Review the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and the American Psychology-Law Society’s (AP-LS) Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists. Focus on the ethical principles, standards, and guidelines that apply to research.
  • Select two ethical principles, standards, or guidelines that apply to research and that you believe might or should be revised in the future.
  • Think about how the two ethical principles, standards, or guidelines you selected could or should be changed and why.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 your prediction of how the two ethical principles, standards, or guidelines you selected from the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct or AP-LS’s Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists might be revised in the future, why they might be revised, and what the revision might look like and why.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that examines the influences of traits—such as trait theory—and biology—such as temperament—on personality development. Answer the following questions in your paper:

  • How does the gene-environment interaction influence personality?
  • Is culture a factor in personality expression?
  • What do twin studies show us about the inheritability of personality?
  • What characteristics of temperament are stable over time and contribute to our adult personality?
  • Are specific characteristics consistent over situation and over time?

Include an explanation of how the following personality models may be adapted to account for variation in the personal, societal, and cultural factors discussed in your paper:

  • Biological model
  • Five-factor trait theory
  • Temperament model of personality

Format your paper according to APA guidelines. References