Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

As per DSM-5 Classification, which of the following substance fall in the category of Cannabis’?

1. Marijuana

2. Bhang

3. Mescaline

4. Heroin

Options:

1 , 2 and 3

1 and 2

1, 2 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer:

1 and 2

Explanation:

Commonly Abused Substances (Following the DSM-5 Classification)

• Alcohol

• Stimulants: dextroamphetamines, metaamphetamines, cocaine

• Caffeine: coffee, tea, caffeinated soda, analgesics, chocolate, cocoa

Cannabis: marijuana or ‘bhang’

• Hallucinogens: LSD, mescaline

• Inhalants: gasoline, glue, paint thinners, spray paints, typewriter correction fluid, sprays

• Tobacco: cigarettes, bidi

Opioid: morphine, heroin, cough syrup, painkillers (analgesics, anaesthetics)

• Sedatives, Hypnotics or Anxiolytics : sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication