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 Sedatives, Hypnotics or Anxiolytics?

1. Morphine

2. Analgesics

3. Anaesthetics

4. Sleeping pills

5. Anti-anxiety medication

Options:

1,3 and 5

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

3, 4 and 5 only

4 and 5 only

Correct Answer:

4 and 5 only

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