Assingments % - layperson could understand, the neurobiology of drug tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal.

Instructions:
This is an open book, non-proctored, and non-timed examination. Material covered in this examination comes from your reading assignments for the first four weeks of this class. You must make connections to and properly cite the textbook in each of your answers.
Answers must be paraphrased (restated in your own words with no quoting permitted), properly APA format source credited – including within-answer citations and a list of references included at the end of each answer – and at least 600 words each, not counting source citations and references. Answers should be succinct, thorough, articulated in well-organized paragraphs (lists, sentence fragments and bulleted items are not permitted), and more substantive than just definitions of terms, procedures, or issues.
To complete this exam, save a copy of the attached file on your hard drive, construct your answers below each question on a separate page per question, attach a cover page to the front and a reference list to the end (references must also be placed at the end of each question for which they were used) and attach it under the Midterm Exam assignment tab.
NOTE: Answers copy/pasted into a student comments box in the assignment tab cannot be graded; a Word document or Rich-Text File formatted as instructed above must be uploaded.
The deadline for submitting this exam is Sunday at 11:55 pm Eastern Time, the end of WEEK 4 of the course.
Questions:
1. Explain, in terms a layperson could understand, the neurobiology of drug tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal.
2. Choose one of the following areas and broadly recount its socio-historical path:
a. Models of substance use
b. Substance abuse treatments
c. The social/self-help movements
d. Treatment and prevention efforts
3. In considering both psychological evaluations and laboratory assessments of substance use disorders, discuss the factors which you consider to be most pressing in determining which type(s) of assessment(s) to administer – those factors may be related to the client, to the substance being used, and/or to the assessment tools themselves.
4. Characterize the three specific factors you believe are most important for a basic understanding of each of the following substances of abuse. Be sure to justify your choices using only about 100 words for each:
a. Alcohol
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b. Nicotine
c. Opioids
d. Cannabis
e. Hallucinogens & Inhalants
f. Stimulants
g. Cocaine
h. Sedatives/Hypnotics & Benzodiazepines
5. Choose one of the following questions:
a. Based on your reading and understanding of the traditional substance use disorders thus far, argue either for or against considering the “behavioral” addictions like pathological gambling to be “addictive” disorders.
b. Discuss some of the primary clinical challenges of managing pain and addiction in a clinical population.

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Your Midterm Exam

1. Understanding the Requirements

The exam requires you to:

Paraphrase each answer (no quoting).
Properly cite the textbook in APA format within your answers.
Write at least 600 words per answer (not counting citations).
Organize answers in well-structured paragraphs with clear, thorough explanations.
Submit a Word document or Rich Text File with a cover page, your answers, and a reference list at the end of each question.

You have multiple questions to answer, so let’s break it down step by step for each one.

2. Step 1: Choose Your Topics

There are five questions in total, including sub-questions. You’ll need to pick one of the sub-questions under Question 2 (a-d) and one of the questions under Question 5 (a-b).

For example, let’s assume you pick:

Question 1: Neurobiology of drug tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal
Question 2a: Models of substance use (socio-historical path)
Question 5a: Argument for or against considering behavioral addictions as addictive disorders

Let me know if you want to proceed with this or if you’d like to select different questions.

3. Step 2: Topic Confirmation

Once you’ve decided on the questions you’ll answer, please confirm the questions with me, and I will assist you with the next steps.

4. Step 3: Write an Abstract (for each question)

Once the topics are confirmed, I’ll help you create brief abstracts for each question. These abstracts will summarize the key points you plan to address in each answer.

5. Step 4: Outline for Research

I will help you create an outline for each answer, making sure it includes:

Key points to address.
Proper sources (textbook, research articles).
Structure for each response (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion).

6. Step 5: Writing the Answers

After confirming the topics, we’ll begin writing the answers in well-organized paragraphs, paraphrasing all information, and citing sources appropriately.

Remember, each answer should be at least 600 words, including citations.

7. Step 6: Proofread and Finalize

Before submission:

Proofread the exam for clarity and grammar.
Ensure all citations are in APA format.
Ensure that the answers are comprehensive and well-explained.

8. Step 7: Upload Your Exam

Once the exam is finalized, you’ll upload it as a Word document or Rich Text File with:

A cover page (title of the exam, your name, course details).
Answers to each question on separate pages, ensuring each is paraphrased and properly cited.
A reference list in APA format at the end of each question.

layperson could understand, the neurobiology of drug tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal.