Question 1

Relapse prevention is a simple process for a recovering addict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Men and women are equally likely to have gambling problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is True regarding the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Addiction is caused by hereditary factors. 
B)  Addiction is caused by a variety of factors operating together. 
C)  There is no genetic influence on addiction. 
D)  Cultural expectations can contribute to an addiction. 
A)  Addiction is caused by hereditary factors. 
B)  Addiction is caused by a variety of factors operating together. 
C)  There is no genetic influence on addiction. 
D)  Cultural expectations can contribute to an addiction.

Question 4

Many people with sexual addiction

Accepted Answer

A)  are nurtured and cared for by their sexual partners. 
B)  set a goal of having sex with a certain number of partners. 
C)  are actively seeking a meaningful relationship. 
D)  have a history of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. 
A)  are nurtured and cared for by their sexual partners. 
B)  set a goal of having sex with a certain number of partners. 
C)  are actively seeking a meaningful relationship. 
D)  have a history of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.

Question 5

The inability to reliably predict whether a particular behavior will be healthy or damaging is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction. 
B)  denial. 
C)  loss of control. 
D)  tolerance. 
A)  addiction. 
B)  denial. 
C)  loss of control. 
D)  tolerance.

Question 6

The development of tolerance for an addictive substance leads to a need for larger and larger amounts of the substance to obtain the same effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Alcohol addiction and eating disorders commonly occur together in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Muscle dysmorphia is sometimes referred to as bigarexia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Steve is obsessed with exercising. If he has to schedule something during the time he'd planned for his workout, he becomes totally preoccupied with how he'll fit it in that day. What symptom of addiction does this 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

Question 10

Compulsive gamblers can stop gambling anytime they wish if they simply decide to stop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Jason works out three hours a day. Despite compliments from friends and family members regarding his strength and muscular physique, he believes that he is thin and weak. These perceptions suggest that Jason has

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  an exercise habit. 
C)  muscle dysmorphia. 
D)  bulimia nervosa. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  an exercise habit. 
C)  muscle dysmorphia. 
D)  bulimia nervosa.

Question 12

People seek out addictive behaviors to temporarily alleviate personal pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Enablers are generally unaware that their behavior is contributing to the continuation of the addiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jake's friends refuse to loan him any more money because they've realized he is addicted to gambling. They have taken this step because they do not want to be

Accepted Answer

A)  enablers. 
B)  responsible. 
C)  codependents. 
D)  dysfunctional. 
A)  enablers. 
B)  responsible. 
C)  codependents. 
D)  dysfunctional.

Question 15

Detoxification from an addictive substance can be dangerous for some people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain the high that occurs with disordered gambling.

Accepted Answer

Compulsive gamblers get hooked on the ex

Question 17

Which of the following suggests a genetic influence on addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identical twins are less likely than fraternal twins to have similarities in regard to alcoholism. 
B)  Fraternal twins are less likely than identical twins to have similarities in regard to alcoholism. 
C)  The risk for alcoholism is higher for women versus men. 
D)  The risk for alcoholism is higher for men versus women. 
A)  Identical twins are less likely than fraternal twins to have similarities in regard to alcoholism. 
B)  Fraternal twins are less likely than identical twins to have similarities in regard to alcoholism. 
C)  The risk for alcoholism is higher for women versus men. 
D)  The risk for alcoholism is higher for men versus women.

Question 18

Jen's parents drink a few martinis every night "to relax." Their behavior can affect Jen's alcohol use according to which theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental cues 
B)  Social learning 
C)  Psychosocial structuring 
D)  Biological influence 
A)  Environmental cues 
B)  Social learning 
C)  Psychosocial structuring 
D)  Biological influence

Question 19

Process addictions involve behaviors that are addictive because they are

Accepted Answer

A)  relievers of physical pain. 
B)  compulsive. 
C)  mood altering. 
D)  enabling. 
A)  relievers of physical pain. 
B)  compulsive. 
C)  mood altering. 
D)  enabling.

Question 20

Signs of Internet addiction include

Accepted Answer

A)  needing to use the Internet to research school assignments. 
B)  affecting job performance by using more online tools. 
C)  neglecting family and friends and getting less sleep. 
D)  making Facebook updates at least once a day. 
A)  needing to use the Internet to research school assignments. 
B)  affecting job performance by using more online tools. 
C)  neglecting family and friends and getting less sleep. 
D)  making Facebook updates at least once a day.

Exam 13: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Relapse prevention is a simple process for a recovering addict.

Men and women are equally likely to have gambling problems.

Which of the following statements is True regarding the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

Many people with sexual addiction

The inability to reliably predict whether a particular behavior will be healthy or damaging is an example of

The development of tolerance for an addictive substance leads to a need for larger and larger amounts of the substance to obtain the same effect.

Alcohol addiction and eating disorders commonly occur together in women.

Muscle dysmorphia is sometimes referred to as bigarexia.

Steve is obsessed with exercising. If he has to schedule something during the time he'd planned for his workout, he becomes totally preoccupied with how he'll fit it in that day. What symptom of addiction does this demonstrate?

Compulsive gamblers can stop gambling anytime they wish if they simply decide to stop.

Jason works out three hours a day. Despite compliments from friends and family members regarding his strength and muscular physique, he believes that he is thin and weak. These perceptions suggest that Jason has

People seek out addictive behaviors to temporarily alleviate personal pain.

Enablers are generally unaware that their behavior is contributing to the continuation of the addiction.

Jake's friends refuse to loan him any more money because they've realized he is addicted to gambling. They have taken this step because they do not want to be

Detoxification from an addictive substance can be dangerous for some people.

Explain the high that occurs with disordered gambling.

Which of the following suggests a genetic influence on addiction?

Jen's parents drink a few martinis every night "to relax." Their behavior can affect Jen's alcohol use according to which theory?

Process addictions involve behaviors that are addictive because they are

Signs of Internet addiction include

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