Question 1

The four common symptoms of addiction are

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsion, negative consequences, relapse, and continued use. 
B)  pathological behavior, compulsion, habit, and relapse. 
C)  compulsion, loss of control, negative consequences, and denial. 
D)  compulsion, withdrawal, loss of control, and relapse. 
A)  compulsion, negative consequences, relapse, and continued use. 
B)  pathological behavior, compulsion, habit, and relapse. 
C)  compulsion, loss of control, negative consequences, and denial. 
D)  compulsion, withdrawal, loss of control, and relapse.

Question 2

Annette is addicted to cigarettes. Jim is addicted to viewing online pornography. What are the four common components present in both their addictions?

Accepted Answer

1. Compulsive involvement with

Question 3

Abstinence from the addictive substance is the only ingredient necessary for an addict to recover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

We all engage in potentially addictive behaviors to some extent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Traditionally, men have been perceived as being more at risk for exercise addiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Internet use and computer games do not generally interfere with academic performance among college students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The inability to perceive that an addictive behavior is self-destructive is

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsion. 
B)  obsession. 
C)  codependence. 
D)  denial. 
A)  compulsion. 
B)  obsession. 
C)  codependence. 
D)  denial.

Question 8

Compulsive gambling and shopping frequently lead to compulsive borrowing from family, friends, and institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Shopping for longer amounts of time than intended and buying more than one needs or can afford are symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  denial. 
B)  concealed buying. 
C)  sale shopping. 
D)  compulsive buying. 
A)  denial. 
B)  concealed buying. 
C)  sale shopping. 
D)  compulsive buying.

Question 10

Environmental influences on the development of addiction include cultural norms and societal attitudes about certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ellen bites her fingernails until they bleed. Often, she doesn't even realize she is doing it. Her nail-biting behavior would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction. 
B)  physiological dependence. 
C)  involuntary reaction. 
D)  habit. 
A)  addiction. 
B)  physiological dependence. 
C)  involuntary reaction. 
D)  habit.

Question 12

Someone who compulsively uses a cell phone, laptop, or other electronic device to go online to check email, play games, or for blogging or social networking is likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  social isolation. 
B)  work addiction. 
C)  technology overload. 
D)  Internet addiction. 
A)  social isolation. 
B)  work addiction. 
C)  technology overload. 
D)  Internet addiction.

Question 13

Withdrawal symptoms can range from mildly discomforting to severe and painful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Alfred tries to "keep the peace" in his family by putting the needs and whims of his alcoholic parents first. This behavior is known as codependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Although Jeff's alcoholic mother criticizes and berates him, he still lives at home with her because he believes that she needs him. Jeff is exhibiting which type of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enabling 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Codependent 
D)  Compulsive. 
A)  Enabling 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Codependent 
D)  Compulsive.

Question 16

Low self-esteem, poor coping skills, or a tendency toward risk-taking behavior are examples of which type of factor that can make a person prone to addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Physiological 
D)  Social 
A)  Biological 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Physiological 
D)  Social

Question 17

Describe five characteristics of a quality addiction treatment program.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following)
1. Offers a

Question 18

Describe four behaviors that are characteristic of codependency.

Accepted Answer

1. Living in the chaotic, crisis-oriente

Question 19

Exercise addiction often involves

Accepted Answer

A)  suffering overuse injuries. 
B)  forgetting about time when you exercise. 
C)  exercising alone. 
D)  looking forward to exercising. 
A)  suffering overuse injuries. 
B)  forgetting about time when you exercise. 
C)  exercising alone. 
D)  looking forward to exercising.

Question 20

Denise insists that she does not have a drinking problem, but her friends and family believe otherwise and have decided to do an intervention. Which symptom of addiction does this situation demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial 
B)  Loss of control 
C)  Compulsion 
D)  Negative consequences 
A)  Denial 
B)  Loss of control 
C)  Compulsion 
D)  Negative consequences

Exam 13: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

The four common symptoms of addiction are

Annette is addicted to cigarettes. Jim is addicted to viewing online pornography. What are the four common components present in both their addictions?

Abstinence from the addictive substance is the only ingredient necessary for an addict to recover.

We all engage in potentially addictive behaviors to some extent.

Traditionally, men have been perceived as being more at risk for exercise addiction.

Internet use and computer games do not generally interfere with academic performance among college students.

The inability to perceive that an addictive behavior is self-destructive is

Compulsive gambling and shopping frequently lead to compulsive borrowing from family, friends, and institutions.

Shopping for longer amounts of time than intended and buying more than one needs or can afford are symptoms of

Environmental influences on the development of addiction include cultural norms and societal attitudes about certain behaviors.

Ellen bites her fingernails until they bleed. Often, she doesn't even realize she is doing it. Her nail-biting behavior would be considered a(n)

Someone who compulsively uses a cell phone, laptop, or other electronic device to go online to check email, play games, or for blogging or social networking is likely suffering from

Withdrawal symptoms can range from mildly discomforting to severe and painful.

Alfred tries to "keep the peace" in his family by putting the needs and whims of his alcoholic parents first. This behavior is known as codependence.

Although Jeff's alcoholic mother criticizes and berates him, he still lives at home with her because he believes that she needs him. Jeff is exhibiting which type of behavior?

Low self-esteem, poor coping skills, or a tendency toward risk-taking behavior are examples of which type of factor that can make a person prone to addiction?

Describe five characteristics of a quality addiction treatment program.

Describe four behaviors that are characteristic of codependency.

Exercise addiction often involves

Denise insists that she does not have a drinking problem, but her friends and family believe otherwise and have decided to do an intervention. Which symptom of addiction does this situation demonstrate?

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