Chapter 17: Dual Diagnosis
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. The area of the brain that is involved in substance abuse is the reward center of the brain, which includes the
| A. | Brainstem |
| B. | Thalamus |
| C. | Cerebellum |
| D. | Ventral tegmental area |
____ 2. The common pathway of reinforcement and reward that is believed to be involved in substance-related disorders is the
| A. | Mesocortical dopamine pathway |
| B. | Mesolimbic dopamine pathway |
| C. | Tuberinfundibular dopamine pathway |
| D. | Nigrostriatal dopamine pathway |
____ 3. The action produced by cocaine that can cause symptoms of paranoia and hallucinations similar to symptoms of schizophrenia is related to
| A. | Increase of dopamine |
| B. | Decrease of dopamine |
| C. | Increase of norepinephrine |
| D. | Decrease of glutamate |
____ 4. The clinical effects and withdrawal symptoms of amphetamines are similar to those of
| A. | Heroine |
| B. | Alcohol |
| C. | Cocaine |
| D. | Marijuana |
____ 5. The areas of the brain considered to be most involved in the development of substance abuse are the
| A. | Brainstem and reticular activating system |
| B. | Thalamus and hypothalamus |
| C. | Ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens |
| D. | Cerebellum and olfactory bulb |
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- ANS: D PTS: 1
- ANS: B PTS: 1
- ANS: A PTS: 1
- ANS: C PTS: 1
- ANS: C PTS: 1

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