Question 1

One of the limitations of most of the standardized measures for assessing substance use is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Most clients do not respond honestly to them 
B)  They may have less validity when used with some racial or ethnic groups 
C)  There only English versions 
D)  They cannot be used with adolescents 
A)  Most clients do not respond honestly to them 
B)  They may have less validity when used with some racial or ethnic groups 
C)  There only English versions 
D)  They cannot be used with adolescents B

Question 2

One benefit in using the Drug Abuse Screening Test is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assesses mostly how drug use has impacted the individual 
B)  Assesses frequency and quantity of use within the past month 
C)  Contains multiple choice questions 
D)  Assesses treatment motivation and resistance to treatment 
A)  Assesses mostly how drug use has impacted the individual 
B)  Assesses frequency and quantity of use within the past month 
C)  Contains multiple choice questions 
D)  Assesses treatment motivation and resistance to treatment A

Question 3

What are two cultural limitations of using standardized substance use measures?

Accepted Answer

Two cultural limitations of using standardized substance use measures are:

1. Language and terminology: Standardized substance use measures may use language and terminology that is specific to a particular culture or may not accurately capture the nuances of substance use within different cultural groups. This can lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the results, as well as a lack of cultural sensitivity in the assessment process.

2. Cultural norms and values: Different cultures have varying norms and values around substance use, which can impact how individuals within those cultures perceive and report their own substance use. Standardized measures may not take these cultural differences into account, leading to biased or inaccurate results. Additionally, certain cultural groups may stigmatize or have different attitudes towards substance use, which can affect their willingness to disclose their substance use behaviors on standardized measures.

Question 4

All of the following are standardized measures for assessing alcohol abuse over one's lifetime, except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Michigan Alcohol Screening Test 
B)  Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test 
C)  Global Appraisal of individual Needs 
D)  Drug Abuse Screening Test 
A)  Michigan Alcohol Screening Test 
B)  Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test 
C)  Global Appraisal of individual Needs 
D)  Drug Abuse Screening Test

Question 5

Why is the AUDIT considered one of the more appropriate substance use measures to use with individuals who represent a variety of different cultures?

Accepted Answer

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identif

Question 6

What are common interview questions counselors can ask to assess how substance use has impacted the person?

Accepted Answer

When interviewing a person to assess the

Question 7

Which of the following measure has a scoring system that is used to determine a recommend level of intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  SASSI-3 
B)  CAGE 
C)  MAST 
D)  AUDIT 
A)  SASSI-3 
B)  CAGE 
C)  MAST 
D)  AUDIT

Question 8

When interviewing clients about substance use it is recommend that counselors:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inquire about substances that people tend to have less sensitivity about, e.g. caffeine, before asking about other drugs 
B)  Inquire first about the substance that is most widely used in the persons' culture 
C)  Challenge clients who appear to be minimizing substance use 
D)  Wait until a strong therapeutic relationship has been established before inquiring about substance use. 
A)  Inquire about substances that people tend to have less sensitivity about, e.g. caffeine, before asking about other drugs 
B)  Inquire first about the substance that is most widely used in the persons' culture 
C)  Challenge clients who appear to be minimizing substance use 
D)  Wait until a strong therapeutic relationship has been established before inquiring about substance use.

Question 9

An advantage in using the AUDIT to screen for alcohol abuse or dependence is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It was designed to be used cross-culturally 
B)  It can assess current and lifetime use 
C)  It is designed to detect individuals who deny or minimize usage 
D)  It assesses an individual's readiness to change 
A)  It was designed to be used cross-culturally 
B)  It can assess current and lifetime use 
C)  It is designed to detect individuals who deny or minimize usage 
D)  It assesses an individual's readiness to change

Question 10

Which of the following substance abuse measures has a scale to identify individuals who respond with minimization or denial?

Accepted Answer

A)  TWEAK 
B)  Fast Alcohol Screening Test 
C)  SASSI-3 
D)  AUDIT 
A)  TWEAK 
B)  Fast Alcohol Screening Test 
C)  SASSI-3 
D)  AUDIT

Question 11

Which brief screening measure is intended to be given as part of a clinical interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Michigan Alcohol Screening Test 
B)  CAGE 
C)  Drug use Screening Inventory-Revised 
D)  DAST 
A)  Michigan Alcohol Screening Test 
B)  CAGE 
C)  Drug use Screening Inventory-Revised 
D)  DAST

Question 12

When would you consider using both an interview and questionnaires to assess problematic substance use?

Accepted Answer

Using both interviews and questionnaires

Question 13

Assessment of substance use will focus on differentiating abuse from dependence. Dependence differs from abuse in that it is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  A less severe problem 
B)  A more severe problem 
C)  A maladaptive pattern 
D)  A pattern of usage that occurs for at least one year 
A)  A less severe problem 
B)  A more severe problem 
C)  A maladaptive pattern 
D)  A pattern of usage that occurs for at least one year

Question 14

When counselors initially screen individuals for substance abuse it is recommended that they assess which of the following factors:

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal and physical consequences of substance use 
B)  Family members use of substances and attitudes towards substances 
C)  Age at which the substance was first used and what that experience was like 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Interpersonal and physical consequences of substance use 
B)  Family members use of substances and attitudes towards substances 
C)  Age at which the substance was first used and what that experience was like 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Although the DSM is a classification system based on categories of disorders, it can be advantageous to conceptualize substance use along a continuum because:

Accepted Answer

A)  A continuum model facilitates an accurate assessment of usage 
B)  A continuum model is better at accounting for cultural differences 
C)  A continuum model is better able to differentiate dependence from abuse 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A continuum model facilitates an accurate assessment of usage 
B)  A continuum model is better at accounting for cultural differences 
C)  A continuum model is better able to differentiate dependence from abuse 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

A standard interview screening question for substance abuse or dependence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Have your siblings used drugs? 
B)  Did you ever bring alcohol or other drugs to school? 
C)  Have you ever tried to stop or cut down on your use? 
D)  When was the last time you had a drink? 
A)  Have your siblings used drugs? 
B)  Did you ever bring alcohol or other drugs to school? 
C)  Have you ever tried to stop or cut down on your use? 
D)  When was the last time you had a drink?

Question 17

Although the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs-Initial (GAIN) has been used more typically in research setting it can be beneficial to use in counseling settings because:

Accepted Answer

A)  In some groups scores on the GAIN correlate with other indicators of substance use 
B)  It assesses both current and lifetime usage 
C)  Assesses withdrawal symptoms 
D)  All of the above 
A)  In some groups scores on the GAIN correlate with other indicators of substance use 
B)  It assesses both current and lifetime usage 
C)  Assesses withdrawal symptoms 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

The concept of tolerance is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  The essential symptom of substance abuse 
B)  Needing a greater amount of a substance to produce the same desired effect 
C)  Experiencing less effects from the same amount or dose of the drug 
D)  (b) and (c) 
A)  The essential symptom of substance abuse 
B)  Needing a greater amount of a substance to produce the same desired effect 
C)  Experiencing less effects from the same amount or dose of the drug 
D)  (b) and (c)

Question 19

Although interview questions can be useful for assessing a person's degree of substance use, brief questionnaires can be helpful supplements to the interview because:

Accepted Answer

A)  A diagnosis of dependence or abuse can be determined from scores on most questionnaires 
B)  They help to identify the degree of functional impairment and consequences of substance usage 
C)  People tend to be more honest about substance use when responding to questionnaires 
D)  Readiness for change is best evaluated with questionnaires 
A)  A diagnosis of dependence or abuse can be determined from scores on most questionnaires 
B)  They help to identify the degree of functional impairment and consequences of substance usage 
C)  People tend to be more honest about substance use when responding to questionnaires 
D)  Readiness for change is best evaluated with questionnaires

Question 20

What is the difference between substance abuse and dependence?

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse and substance dependence

One of the limitations of most of the standardized measures for assessing substance use is:

One benefit in using the Drug Abuse Screening Test is that it:

What are two cultural limitations of using standardized substance use measures?

All of the following are standardized measures for assessing alcohol abuse over one's lifetime, except for:

Why is the AUDIT considered one of the more appropriate substance use measures to use with individuals who represent a variety of different cultures?

What are common interview questions counselors can ask to assess how substance use has impacted the person?

Which of the following measure has a scoring system that is used to determine a recommend level of intervention?

When interviewing clients about substance use it is recommend that counselors:

An advantage in using the AUDIT to screen for alcohol abuse or dependence is that:

Which of the following substance abuse measures has a scale to identify individuals who respond with minimization or denial?

Which brief screening measure is intended to be given as part of a clinical interview?

When would you consider using both an interview and questionnaires to assess problematic substance use?

Assessment of substance use will focus on differentiating abuse from dependence. Dependence differs from abuse in that it is considered to be:

When counselors initially screen individuals for substance abuse it is recommended that they assess which of the following factors:

Although the DSM is a classification system based on categories of disorders, it can be advantageous to conceptualize substance use along a continuum because:

A standard interview screening question for substance abuse or dependence is:

Although the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs-Initial (GAIN) has been used more typically in research setting it can be beneficial to use in counseling settings because:

The concept of tolerance is defined as:

Although interview questions can be useful for assessing a person's degree of substance use, brief questionnaires can be helpful supplements to the interview because:

What is the difference between substance abuse and dependence?

Introduction to Psychological Assessment

Ethical and Legal Considerations: Preparing for the Assessment

Interviewing Adults and Youth: Principles, Methods, and Skills

Exploring Presenting Problems, Readiness for Change, and Risks and Resources

Observations, Inferences, and Behavioral Assessment

Psychological Tests and Measurement Concepts

Reliability and Validity

Personality and Interest Measures

Assessing Psychopathology: Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Assessing Children and Adolescents: Self-Report and Adult Perspectives

Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Suicide and Dangerousness to Others

Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities and Achievement

Assessing the Therapeutic Alliance

Putting It All Together

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Exam 12: Assessing Substance Use Disorders

One of the limitations of most of the standardized measures for assessing substance use is:

One benefit in using the Drug Abuse Screening Test is that it:

What are two cultural limitations of using standardized substance use measures?

All of the following are standardized measures for assessing alcohol abuse over one's lifetime, except for:

Why is the AUDIT considered one of the more appropriate substance use measures to use with individuals who represent a variety of different cultures?

What are common interview questions counselors can ask to assess how substance use has impacted the person?

Which of the following measure has a scoring system that is used to determine a recommend level of intervention?

When interviewing clients about substance use it is recommend that counselors:

An advantage in using the AUDIT to screen for alcohol abuse or dependence is that:

Which of the following substance abuse measures has a scale to identify individuals who respond with minimization or denial?

Which brief screening measure is intended to be given as part of a clinical interview?

When would you consider using both an interview and questionnaires to assess problematic substance use?

Assessment of substance use will focus on differentiating abuse from dependence. Dependence differs from abuse in that it is considered to be:

When counselors initially screen individuals for substance abuse it is recommended that they assess which of the following factors:

Although the DSM is a classification system based on categories of disorders, it can be advantageous to conceptualize substance use along a continuum because:

A standard interview screening question for substance abuse or dependence is:

Although the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs-Initial (GAIN) has been used more typically in research setting it can be beneficial to use in counseling settings because:

The concept of tolerance is defined as:

Although interview questions can be useful for assessing a person's degree of substance use, brief questionnaires can be helpful supplements to the interview because:

What is the difference between substance abuse and dependence?

Introduction to Psychological Assessment

Ethical and Legal Considerations: Preparing for the Assessment

Interviewing Adults and Youth: Principles, Methods, and Skills

Exploring Presenting Problems, Readiness for Change, and Risks and Resources

Observations, Inferences, and Behavioral Assessment

Psychological Tests and Measurement Concepts

Reliability and Validity

Personality and Interest Measures

Assessing Psychopathology: Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Assessing Children and Adolescents: Self-Report and Adult Perspectives

Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Suicide and Dangerousness to Others

Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities and Achievement

Assessing the Therapeutic Alliance

Putting It All Together

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