Abnormal Psychology

Chapter 12 Assignment

1. Define the following: Tolerance, withdrawal, and addiction.
2. According to the DSM 5 for substance-related disorders what are the 10 separate classes?
3. The DSM 5 states that in order to consider a appropriate diagnosis for a substance abuse disorder, any two of the following conditions (11 total) must be met (the DSM 5 provides a list) but for how long does the individual have to display these characteristics?
4. What are the four common signs of addiction?
5. Name a few of the biological, psychological, and environmental risk factors for addiction.
6. What part of the body deactivates a drug?
7. Summarize how addiction works in the brain (see slide 44).
8. What are some risk factors for alcoholism? What is Wernicke-Korsakoffs syndrome and some of the symptoms?
9. What are the long term effects of marijuana use? hallucinogen use? Opiate use? sedatives/hypnotics/anxiolytic use? and stimulant use?
10. Briefly discuss a comprehensive program to treat substance abuse.

here is chapter 12 link

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pyrt22cyg0x5u2ubfop…