1-82.Opium and Its Derivatives

question 9

Multiple Choice

1-82.Opium and its derivatives

• A)typically take several months to produce physiological cravings.
• B)cause withdrawal symptoms within approximately 8 hours of the last dose.
• C)always cause near fatal withdrawal symptoms.
• D)cause amnesia with long-term use.

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Definitions:

Confabulating

The production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without the conscious intention to deceive.

Repressing

The psychological act of keeping distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings out of conscious awareness, often considered a defense mechanism.

Wishful Thinking

The formation of beliefs and making decisions according to what might be pleasing to imagine instead of by appealing to evidence, rationality, or reality.

Psychogenic Amnesia

A type of amnesia caused by psychological factors rather than physical injury or disease, often resulting from traumatic events.