Factors Influencing Substance Use and Behavioral Patterns Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing substance use?

Genetics
Peer pressure
High academic achievement
Availability of substances
#2

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing substance use disorders?

Healthy coping mechanisms
Strong familial support
Early initiation of substance use
High self-esteem
#3

Which factor is commonly associated with the initiation of substance use during adolescence?

Stable family environment
High academic performance
Peer influence
Strong mental health
#4

Which of the following is a long-term consequence of chronic substance use?

Increased cognitive function
Improved cardiovascular health
Liver damage
Enhanced immune system
#5

Which of the following is a factor influencing substance use in the workplace?

Strict company policies
Supportive colleagues
High job satisfaction
Work-related stress
#6

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with the rewarding effects of substance use?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#7

Which theoretical model suggests that substance use occurs due to a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors?

Social Learning Theory
Biopsychosocial Model
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
#8

Which of the following is a protective factor against substance use in adolescents?

Lack of parental supervision
Low self-esteem
Strong social support
Exposure to substance-using peers
#9

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals require increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effects?

Tolerance
Withdrawal
Addiction
Dependence
#10

Which of the following substances is classified as a depressant?

Cocaine
Marijuana
Alcohol
MDMA (Ecstasy)
#11

Which theory proposes that substance use is reinforced by its pleasurable effects and maintained by avoiding withdrawal symptoms?

Classical Conditioning Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Social Control Theory
Stress Coping Theory
#12

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of substance withdrawal?

Nausea
Tremors
Euphoria
Irritability
#13

Which brain region plays a crucial role in decision-making and impulse control, and is often impaired in individuals with substance use disorders?

Cerebellum
Frontal cortex
Hippocampus
Thalamus
#14

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the regulation of mood, sleep, and appetite, and is often implicated in substance use disorders?

GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)
Serotonin
Endorphins
Glutamate
#15

Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk of relapse in individuals recovering from substance use disorders?

Strong social support
Adherence to treatment
Exposure to environmental triggers
Improved coping skills
#16

Which brain region is involved in the regulation of reward, motivation, and decision-making, and is commonly implicated in substance addiction?

Amygdala
Hippocampus
Nucleus accumbens
Medulla oblongata
#17

Which brain region is involved in the processing of memories associated with drug use, contributing to cravings and relapse?

Prefrontal cortex
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Thalamus

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