Question 1

Todd removes all ashtrays from his car and home to help him to stop smoking. He is using a strategy called:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural contracting. 
B)  response substitution. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  self-deception. 
A)  behavioural contracting. 
B)  response substitution. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  self-deception. C

Question 2

Habib has developed a physical dependence on nicotine, which means

Accepted Answer

A)  his body requires it for "normal" functioning and he'll most likely experience withdrawal symptoms if he tries to quit smoking. 
B)  he is probably experiencing serious interpersonal problems because of this substance. 
C)  he very likely is failing to fulfill important obligations to others. 
D)  he probably feels compelled to smoke cigarettes. 
A)  his body requires it for "normal" functioning and he'll most likely experience withdrawal symptoms if he tries to quit smoking. 
B)  he is probably experiencing serious interpersonal problems because of this substance. 
C)  he very likely is failing to fulfill important obligations to others. 
D)  he probably feels compelled to smoke cigarettes. A

Question 3

According to the text, which of the following is the primary focus in "family involvement" approaches

Accepted Answer

A)  getting parents to stop smoking 
B)  getting parents more actively involved in supervision of their children 
C)  getting parents to use more harsh punishment 
D)  increasing parental understanding of modern youth 
A)  getting parents to stop smoking 
B)  getting parents more actively involved in supervision of their children 
C)  getting parents to use more harsh punishment 
D)  increasing parental understanding of modern youth B

Question 4

Steve shows a persistent pattern of drinking too much and often drives drunk. He meets the criteria for the diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

A)  physical dependence. 
B)  substance abuse. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  tolerance. 
A)  physical dependence. 
B)  substance abuse. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  tolerance.

Question 5

The strongest factor in determining teenagers' decreasing use of drugs is

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  genetics 
C)  drug availability 
D)  beliefs about the harmfulness of drugs. 
A)  stress 
B)  genetics 
C)  drug availability 
D)  beliefs about the harmfulness of drugs.

Question 6

Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _____ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _____ reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive; positive 
B)  positive; negative 
C)  negative; positive 
D)  negative; negative 
A)  positive; positive 
B)  positive; negative 
C)  negative; positive 
D)  negative; negative

Question 7

The process in which the body requires increasingly large doses of a drug to achieve the same effect is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  dependence. 
D)  addiction. 
A)  tolerance. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  dependence. 
D)  addiction.

Question 8

Stanley Schachter (1982) interviewed ex smokers and found that over 60% who tried to quit were unsuccessful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The treatment strategies in Alcoholics Anonymous have been found to be more effective than other treatment interventions delivered by professional therapists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Samuel has intense cravings for a cigarette when he sees his friend, Andrew. According to the text, the sight of Andrew serves as a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  substance-related cue 
D)  tolerance cue 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  substance-related cue 
D)  tolerance cue

Question 11

Which of the following statements about smoking prevalence is true

Accepted Answer

A)  Indigenous youth in their mid-teens are more likely to smoke than youth of the same age in the general population. 
B)  On-reserve First Nations and Inuit people are less likely to smoke than persons from the general population. 
C)  Smoking rates increase with education. 
D)  Smoking rates are highest in high income individuals because they can afford to buy cigarettes. 
A)  Indigenous youth in their mid-teens are more likely to smoke than youth of the same age in the general population. 
B)  On-reserve First Nations and Inuit people are less likely to smoke than persons from the general population. 
C)  Smoking rates increase with education. 
D)  Smoking rates are highest in high income individuals because they can afford to buy cigarettes.

Question 12

Most problem drinkers are

Accepted Answer

A)  college students. 
B)  unemployed. 
C)  married. 
D)  separated from their families. 
A)  college students. 
B)  unemployed. 
C)  married. 
D)  separated from their families.

Question 13

Attempting to quit smoking on one's own is

Accepted Answer

A)  rarely successful. 
B)  equal in success rate compared with a structured program. 
C)  one of the most common ways to quit smoking. 
D)  effective only if the person uses satiation too. 
A)  rarely successful. 
B)  equal in success rate compared with a structured program. 
C)  one of the most common ways to quit smoking. 
D)  effective only if the person uses satiation too.

Question 14

Factors that predict the movement from drug use to drug abuse include

Accepted Answer

A)  rebelliousness and sensation seeking. 
B)  rebelliousness and genetics. 
C)  high levels of social conformity and social learning. 
D)  impulsivity and stress. 
A)  rebelliousness and sensation seeking. 
B)  rebelliousness and genetics. 
C)  high levels of social conformity and social learning. 
D)  impulsivity and stress.

Question 15

Successful programs designed to prevent teenage drug abuse have incorporated which of the following components

Accepted Answer

A)  A mass media campaign that emphasizes the negative consequences of drug use. 
B)  Project DARE. 
C)  Social influence and life skills training. 
D)  Stress reduction. 
A)  A mass media campaign that emphasizes the negative consequences of drug use. 
B)  Project DARE. 
C)  Social influence and life skills training. 
D)  Stress reduction.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender differences in alcohol consumption

Accepted Answer

A)  Men drink more than women only in adolescence. 
B)  Men drink more than women during adolescence but women drink more during adult life. 
C)  Men drink more than women throughout the lifespan. 
D)  Women drink more than men only in adolescence. 
A)  Men drink more than women only in adolescence. 
B)  Men drink more than women during adolescence but women drink more during adult life. 
C)  Men drink more than women throughout the lifespan. 
D)  Women drink more than men only in adolescence.

Question 17

Your aunt is concerned that her adolescent daughter might begin smoking. Based on the information you've gained from this chapter, what suggestions might you give her regarding prevention

Accepted Answer

There are several suggestions I can offe

Question 18

Risk factors that link smoking to cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) include

Accepted Answer

A)  having a lifestyle that includes other risk factors. 
B)  low blood pressure which causes the nicotine to be metabolized more slowly. 
C)  being a female. 
D)  having relatively low stress levels in one's life. 
A)  having a lifestyle that includes other risk factors. 
B)  low blood pressure which causes the nicotine to be metabolized more slowly. 
C)  being a female. 
D)  having relatively low stress levels in one's life.

Question 19

Which statement is accurate regarding long-term effects of marijuana and and tobacco use

Accepted Answer

A)  They both are linked to CHD. 
B)  They both are linked to the development of cancer. 
C)  They both are linked to lung damage. 
D)  Marijuana use has no long term effects on health. 
A)  They both are linked to CHD. 
B)  They both are linked to the development of cancer. 
C)  They both are linked to lung damage. 
D)  Marijuana use has no long term effects on health.

Question 20

Match the techniques with their descriptions :
-Specifies what rewards and punishers are applied in controlling a behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion strategies 
B) self monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting 
A) aversion strategies 
B) self monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting

Todd removes all ashtrays from his car and home to help him to stop smoking. He is using a strategy called:

Habib has developed a physical dependence on nicotine, which means

According to the text, which of the following is the primary focus in "family involvement" approaches

Steve shows a persistent pattern of drinking too much and often drives drunk. He meets the criteria for the diagnosis of

The strongest factor in determining teenagers' decreasing use of drugs is

Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _ reinforcement.

The process in which the body requires increasingly large doses of a drug to achieve the same effect is best described as

Stanley Schachter (1982) interviewed ex smokers and found that over 60% who tried to quit were unsuccessful.

The treatment strategies in Alcoholics Anonymous have been found to be more effective than other treatment interventions delivered by professional therapists.

Samuel has intense cravings for a cigarette when he sees his friend, Andrew. According to the text, the sight of Andrew serves as a __________.

Which of the following statements about smoking prevalence is true

Most problem drinkers are

Attempting to quit smoking on one's own is

Factors that predict the movement from drug use to drug abuse include

Successful programs designed to prevent teenage drug abuse have incorporated which of the following components

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender differences in alcohol consumption

Your aunt is concerned that her adolescent daughter might begin smoking. Based on the information you've gained from this chapter, what suggestions might you give her regarding prevention

Risk factors that link smoking to cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) include

Which statement is accurate regarding long-term effects of marijuana and and tobacco use

Match the techniques with their descriptions : -Specifies what rewards and punishers are applied in controlling a behaviour.

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

Filters

Exam 7: Substance Use and Abuse

Todd removes all ashtrays from his car and home to help him to stop smoking. He is using a strategy called:

Habib has developed a physical dependence on nicotine, which means

According to the text, which of the following is the primary focus in "family involvement" approaches

Steve shows a persistent pattern of drinking too much and often drives drunk. He meets the criteria for the diagnosis of

The strongest factor in determining teenagers' decreasing use of drugs is

Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _____ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _____ reinforcement.

The process in which the body requires increasingly large doses of a drug to achieve the same effect is best described as

Stanley Schachter (1982) interviewed ex smokers and found that over 60% who tried to quit were unsuccessful.

The treatment strategies in Alcoholics Anonymous have been found to be more effective than other treatment interventions delivered by professional therapists.

Samuel has intense cravings for a cigarette when he sees his friend, Andrew. According to the text, the sight of Andrew serves as a __________.

Which of the following statements about smoking prevalence is true

Most problem drinkers are

Attempting to quit smoking on one's own is

Factors that predict the movement from drug use to drug abuse include

Successful programs designed to prevent teenage drug abuse have incorporated which of the following components

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender differences in alcohol consumption

Your aunt is concerned that her adolescent daughter might begin smoking. Based on the information you've gained from this chapter, what suggestions might you give her regarding prevention

Risk factors that link smoking to cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) include

Which statement is accurate regarding long-term effects of marijuana and and tobacco use

Match the techniques with their descriptions : -Specifies what rewards and punishers are applied in controlling a behaviour.

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

Filters

Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _ reinforcement.