Question 1

"My client has ADHD; his brain's hard-wiring is faulty." What is inaccurate about this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD has no ties to neuroscience. 
B)  Neurons are not connected like wires. 
C)  Nothing is scientifically inaccurate, but it is ethically questionable. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  ADHD has no ties to neuroscience. 
B)  Neurons are not connected like wires. 
C)  Nothing is scientifically inaccurate, but it is ethically questionable. 
D)  None of the above B

Question 2

Addictions counseling involves clients who abuse:

Accepted Answer

A)  only alcohol and narcotics. 
B)  gambling. 
C)  shopping. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  only alcohol and narcotics. 
B)  gambling. 
C)  shopping. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 3

One explanation for why counseling approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness training may be effective in reducing emotional arousal is:

Accepted Answer

A)  they help the cortex regulate the amygdala or other structures associated with fear. 
B)  they help the amygdala regulate the cortex or other structures associated with fear. 
C)  they focus on regulating neurotransmitters. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  they help the cortex regulate the amygdala or other structures associated with fear. 
B)  they help the amygdala regulate the cortex or other structures associated with fear. 
C)  they focus on regulating neurotransmitters. 
D)  none of the above. A

Question 4

Although neuroscience research has many positive implications for developments in counseling, there are some concerns among professionals. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  scientists may be led to assume biological causes can be found for complex human behavior. 
B)  the trend to seek medications as the solutions to psychological problems could intensify. 
C)  science moves slowly and images discovered through fMRI and PET scans may be leading us down false trails. 
D)  clients find scientific discussions to be discomforting and confusing. 
A)  scientists may be led to assume biological causes can be found for complex human behavior. 
B)  the trend to seek medications as the solutions to psychological problems could intensify. 
C)  science moves slowly and images discovered through fMRI and PET scans may be leading us down false trails. 
D)  clients find scientific discussions to be discomforting and confusing.

Question 5

Adolescents who are frequent drug abusers appear to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotionally withdrawn. 
B)  engaged in increasingly deviant lifestyle. 
C)  increasing antisocial behavior. 
D)  generally unhappy. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  emotionally withdrawn. 
B)  engaged in increasingly deviant lifestyle. 
C)  increasing antisocial behavior. 
D)  generally unhappy. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 6

An addiction is defined as a persistent, chronic, and intense focus on a single behavior pattern that feels:

Accepted Answer

A)  internally controlled. 
B)  out of control. 
C)  transient. 
D)  pleasurable. 
A)  internally controlled. 
B)  out of control. 
C)  transient. 
D)  pleasurable.

Question 7

The difference between drug use and drug abuse is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  degree of need for the drug. 
B)  quantity of the drug that is ingested. 
C)  quality of the drug that is ingested. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  degree of need for the drug. 
B)  quantity of the drug that is ingested. 
C)  quality of the drug that is ingested. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

The continuum of drug behavior follows what pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  recreational drug use, habit formation, addiction. 
B)  habit formation, psychological dependency, recreational use, addiction. 
C)  recreational use, psychological dependency, habit formation, addiction. 
D)  indulgence, escalation, escape, denial. 
A)  recreational drug use, habit formation, addiction. 
B)  habit formation, psychological dependency, recreational use, addiction. 
C)  recreational use, psychological dependency, habit formation, addiction. 
D)  indulgence, escalation, escape, denial.

Question 9

All of the following are characteristics of effective adolescent addiction prevention programs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  they include parent/family involvement. 
B)  they are fully funded through health insurance premiums. 
C)  they follow an integrated, holistic concept of healthful living. 
D)  they are closely connected with positive school climates. 
E)  they are long-term commitments, not temporary "quick-fixes." 
A)  they include parent/family involvement. 
B)  they are fully funded through health insurance premiums. 
C)  they follow an integrated, holistic concept of healthful living. 
D)  they are closely connected with positive school climates. 
E)  they are long-term commitments, not temporary "quick-fixes."

Question 10

According to research by Young (2004), which of the following are NOT part of the diagnostic criteria for Internet addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preoccupation with thoughts of going online, interfering with other relationships and activities. 
B)  Spending increasing amounts of time online, or cutting down and feeling badly. 
C)  Using the Internet as your primary research tool for school or work. 
D)  Using time online to avoid other problems and lying about it. 
A)  Preoccupation with thoughts of going online, interfering with other relationships and activities. 
B)  Spending increasing amounts of time online, or cutting down and feeling badly. 
C)  Using the Internet as your primary research tool for school or work. 
D)  Using time online to avoid other problems and lying about it.

Question 11

Outpatient treatment for adolescent drug and alcohol addiction often includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  12-step program involvement. 
B)  cognitive-behavioral interventions. 
C)  family therapy sessions. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  12-step program involvement. 
B)  cognitive-behavioral interventions. 
C)  family therapy sessions. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

All of the following are SSRI's EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prozac. 
B)  Wellbutrin. 
C)  Paxil. 
D)  Zoloft. 
E)  Celexa. 
A)  Prozac. 
B)  Wellbutrin. 
C)  Paxil. 
D)  Zoloft. 
E)  Celexa.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about drug use and abuse is most true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most widely used and abused drugs are illegal. 
B)  Drug use is not common in the animal kingdom. 
C)  Alcohol has permeated every known culture. 
D)  Coffee, cigarettes, chocolate, and cola all have sufficient quantities of amphetamines to create full-fledged addictions. 
A)  The most widely used and abused drugs are illegal. 
B)  Drug use is not common in the animal kingdom. 
C)  Alcohol has permeated every known culture. 
D)  Coffee, cigarettes, chocolate, and cola all have sufficient quantities of amphetamines to create full-fledged addictions.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lorazepam 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  GABA 
E)  Norepinephrine 
A)  Lorazepam 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  Dopamine 
D)  GABA 
E)  Norepinephrine

Question 15

All of the following are true with regard to addictions counseling EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  many people engage in mood-altering behavior to create feelings of euphoria or well-being, or to block out painful events. 
B)  clients clearly understand the physical and mental effects of alcohol and most drugs. 
C)  drug taking and alcohol use are behaviors and can therefore be understood and modified. 
D)  drug/alcohol use will not decrease unless there is an adequate substitute. 
E)  drug or alcohol abuse can be assessed from the client's behavior. 
A)  many people engage in mood-altering behavior to create feelings of euphoria or well-being, or to block out painful events. 
B)  clients clearly understand the physical and mental effects of alcohol and most drugs. 
C)  drug taking and alcohol use are behaviors and can therefore be understood and modified. 
D)  drug/alcohol use will not decrease unless there is an adequate substitute. 
E)  drug or alcohol abuse can be assessed from the client's behavior.

Question 16

When viewing adolescent drug addiction from the perspective of family dynamics, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the adolescent becomes dependent on their drug of choice is a matter of genetics. 
B)  the family may be stabilized by focusing on the distraction of the adolescent's addictive behaviors. 
C)  the adolescent may have feelings of power and control, since the family is powerless to stop their addiction. 
D)  the family scapegoats the adolescent addict, deepening destructive patterns. 
A)  whether the adolescent becomes dependent on their drug of choice is a matter of genetics. 
B)  the family may be stabilized by focusing on the distraction of the adolescent's addictive behaviors. 
C)  the adolescent may have feelings of power and control, since the family is powerless to stop their addiction. 
D)  the family scapegoats the adolescent addict, deepening destructive patterns.

Question 17

Treatment of the drug abuser usually requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  individual therapy sessions. 
B)  family counseling. 
C)  group counseling. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  individual therapy sessions. 
B)  family counseling. 
C)  group counseling. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 18

The stages of change in Prochaska and DiClemente's (1992) model are:

Accepted Answer

A)  admitted powerlessness, turned over my will, came to believe, admitted faults, made amends, shared with other sufferers. 
B)  pre-contemplation, preparation, contemplation, action, and maintenance. 
C)  first use, re-use, dependence, addiction, withdrawal, and recovery. 
D)  pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. 
A)  admitted powerlessness, turned over my will, came to believe, admitted faults, made amends, shared with other sufferers. 
B)  pre-contemplation, preparation, contemplation, action, and maintenance. 
C)  first use, re-use, dependence, addiction, withdrawal, and recovery. 
D)  pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Question 19

The diet of a drug abuser often:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases. 
B)  decreases. 
C)  significantly increases temporarily. 
D)  is not affected by drug abuse. 
A)  increases. 
B)  decreases. 
C)  significantly increases temporarily. 
D)  is not affected by drug abuse.

"My client has ADHD; his brain's hard-wiring is faulty." What is inaccurate about this statement?

Addictions counseling involves clients who abuse:

One explanation for why counseling approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness training may be effective in reducing emotional arousal is:

Although neuroscience research has many positive implications for developments in counseling, there are some concerns among professionals. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

Adolescents who are frequent drug abusers appear to be:

An addiction is defined as a persistent, chronic, and intense focus on a single behavior pattern that feels:

The difference between drug use and drug abuse is the:

The continuum of drug behavior follows what pattern?

All of the following are characteristics of effective adolescent addiction prevention programs EXCEPT:

According to research by Young (2004), which of the following are NOT part of the diagnostic criteria for Internet addiction?

Outpatient treatment for adolescent drug and alcohol addiction often includes:

All of the following are SSRI's EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about drug use and abuse is most true?

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?

All of the following are true with regard to addictions counseling EXCEPT:

When viewing adolescent drug addiction from the perspective of family dynamics, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Treatment of the drug abuser usually requires:

The stages of change in Prochaska and DiClemente's (1992) model are:

The diet of a drug abuser often:

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Exam 12: Neuroscience, Addictions Counseling, and Psychopharmacology

"My client has ADHD; his brain's hard-wiring is faulty." What is inaccurate about this statement?

Addictions counseling involves clients who abuse:

One explanation for why counseling approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness training may be effective in reducing emotional arousal is:

Although neuroscience research has many positive implications for developments in counseling, there are some concerns among professionals. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

Adolescents who are frequent drug abusers appear to be:

An addiction is defined as a persistent, chronic, and intense focus on a single behavior pattern that feels:

The difference between drug use and drug abuse is the:

The continuum of drug behavior follows what pattern?

All of the following are characteristics of effective adolescent addiction prevention programs EXCEPT:

According to research by Young (2004), which of the following are NOT part of the diagnostic criteria for Internet addiction?

Outpatient treatment for adolescent drug and alcohol addiction often includes:

All of the following are SSRI's EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about drug use and abuse is most true?

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?

All of the following are true with regard to addictions counseling EXCEPT:

When viewing adolescent drug addiction from the perspective of family dynamics, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Treatment of the drug abuser usually requires:

The stages of change in Prochaska and DiClemente's (1992) model are:

The diet of a drug abuser often:

What Counseling Is and How It Works

Foundations of Counseling

Settings for Counselors

The Therapeutic Relationship

Insight-Oriented Approaches

Action-Oriented Approaches

Integrating Theory and Counseling Skills

Assessment, Testing, and the Diagnostic Process

Group Counseling

Family, Couples, and Sex Counseling

Career Counseling

Counseling Diverse Clients

Ethical and Legal Issues

Toward Closure: Advice for the Passionately Committed Counseling Student

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