Question

39) The “Hedonic Dysregulation” or the “Opponent Process Theory” attempts to better understand drug dependence by stating which of the following?

An ineffective treatment will produce a desired effect due to expectancy

A change in receptor function and number account for drug dependence

The drug effect is gone before drug levels in the blood are eliminated

Following repeated drug use, the magnitude of the dysphoric effects of the drug are greater than the euphoric effects

40) The reinstatement of drug-seeking behavior is observed following exposure to the

All of the answers provided are correct

Stress

Drug itself

Drug environment

41) Which of the following is the experimental model, demonstrating an increase in the motivational and incentive properties of drug-associated stimuli, reflecting craving and driving relapse.

Hedonic disregulation

Sensitization

Stress model

Self-medication

Answer 1

39. The hedonic dysregulation states that drug addiction is a chronically relapsing disorder characterized by-

• Compulsion to seek and take the drug.
• Loss of control in limiting intake
• Emergence of negative emotional state(i.e. dysphoria, anxiety, irritability)

So the answer will be option 'd'- following repeated drug use, the magnitude of dysphoric effects of the drug are greater than the euphoric effects.

40. The drug seeking behaviour can be reinstated when the person is exposed to stressful environment, even a small quantity of drug and drug environment i.e when the person is with other addicts.

So, answer will be 'a'- all of the answer are correct.

41. As stated earlier the hedonic dysregulation theory deals with chronicity and relapsing behaviour of drug addiction.

So, the answer is 'a' hedonic dysregulation