Question 1

Methadone treatment works by reducing the craving for heroin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In relapse prevention treatment, people are taught that a lapse is

Accepted Answer

A)  an indication of a severe drinking problem that requires more intense therapy. 
B)  an indication of a brain abnormality underlying the problem. 
C)  a temporary occurrence brought on by a specific situation, from which a person can recover. 
D)  a sign that the addiction to alcohol is probably not treatable. 
E)  a failure to cope with the problems of alcoholism. 
A)  an indication of a severe drinking problem that requires more intense therapy. 
B)  an indication of a brain abnormality underlying the problem. 
C)  a temporary occurrence brought on by a specific situation, from which a person can recover. 
D)  a sign that the addiction to alcohol is probably not treatable. 
E)  a failure to cope with the problems of alcoholism.

Question 3

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders often include CNS abnormalities which can manifest cognitively or behaviorally in various ways. Which of the following is NOT named in the textbook as a correlate of FASD?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD symptoms and/or full diagnosis 
B)  learning disabilities 
C)  mood disorders 
D)  excessively cautious / fearful temperament 
E)  alcohol / drug problems and trouble with the law 
A)  ADHD symptoms and/or full diagnosis 
B)  learning disabilities 
C)  mood disorders 
D)  excessively cautious / fearful temperament 
E)  alcohol / drug problems and trouble with the law

Question 4

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with _________ whereas heavy alcohol use has been associated with _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary enhancement of the heart muscle and vascular system functionality; damage to the cardiovascular system 
B)  moderately elevated risk of heart disease; damage to heart muscle and vascular system 
C)  reduced risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system 
D)  mildly elevated blood pressure; dangerous suppression of the cardiovascular system 
E)  mildly elevated risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system 
A)  temporary enhancement of the heart muscle and vascular system functionality; damage to the cardiovascular system 
B)  moderately elevated risk of heart disease; damage to heart muscle and vascular system 
C)  reduced risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system 
D)  mildly elevated blood pressure; dangerous suppression of the cardiovascular system 
E)  mildly elevated risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system

Question 5

Research has shown that impairment of control (over substance use) is better understood as a categorical loss of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A general survey conducted by Statistics Canada in 2004 regarding whether drinking had adversely affected people's lives in several areas, it was found that

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority of problems involved work or school. 
B)  the number one problem concerned personal happiness. 
C)  men were more likely to report drinking-related problems. 
D)  youths were most likely to report legal violations related to drinking. 
E)  most problems were related to health, finance, and friendships. 
A)  the majority of problems involved work or school. 
B)  the number one problem concerned personal happiness. 
C)  men were more likely to report drinking-related problems. 
D)  youths were most likely to report legal violations related to drinking. 
E)  most problems were related to health, finance, and friendships.

Question 7

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (2006) data shows that _________ accounts for 43% of all substance related costs, whereas ______and ______ account for 37% and 20.7% respectively

Accepted Answer

A)  tobacco ; marijuana; alcohol 
B)  illegal drugs ; alcohol ; tobacco 
C)  tobacco ; alcohol ; illegal drugs 
D)  alcohol ; marijuana ; illegal drugs 
E)  alcohol ; illegal drugs ; tobacco 
A)  tobacco ; marijuana; alcohol 
B)  illegal drugs ; alcohol ; tobacco 
C)  tobacco ; alcohol ; illegal drugs 
D)  alcohol ; marijuana ; illegal drugs 
E)  alcohol ; illegal drugs ; tobacco

Question 8

DSM-5 will make three main changes to the way substance-related disorders are diagnosed:

Accepted Answer

A)  change the term addiction to dependence; dimensionally assess severity of substance use problems; include behavioral addictions 
B)  change the term dependence to addiction; dimensionally assess severity of substance use problems; include behavioral addictions 
C)  dimensionally assess severity of substance use problems; include behavioral addictions; distinguish more clearly between abuse and tolerance 
D)  change the term "tolerance" to "withdrawal"; lower the age at which diagnosis can occur; include behavioral addictions 
E)  change the term "addiction" to "abuse"; dimensionally assess severity of substance use problems; lower the age at which diagnosis can occur 
A)  change the term addiction to dependence; dimensionally assess severity of substance use problems; include behavioral addictions 
B)  change the term dependence to addiction; dimensionally assess severity of substance use problems; include behavioral addictions 
C)  dimensionally assess severity of substance use problems; include behavioral addictions; distinguish more clearly between abuse and tolerance 
D)  change the term "tolerance" to "withdrawal"; lower the age at which diagnosis can occur; include behavioral addictions 
E)  change the term "addiction" to "abuse"; dimensionally assess severity of substance use problems; lower the age at which diagnosis can occur

Question 9

Of all the treatment approaches that have been empirically evaluated, __________ has/have the strongest support.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural treatment 
B)  mutual support groups 
C)  relapse prevention 
D)  pharmacotherapy 
E)  brief interventions 
A)  behavioural treatment 
B)  mutual support groups 
C)  relapse prevention 
D)  pharmacotherapy 
E)  brief interventions

Question 10

Prolonged use of around 3 cups of coffee a day can result in physical dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Overall, results of psychological smoking cessation programs have been

Accepted Answer

A)  mixed. 
B)  promising. 
C)  lacking. 
D)  not at all encouraging. 
E)  very encouraging. 
A)  mixed. 
B)  promising. 
C)  lacking. 
D)  not at all encouraging. 
E)  very encouraging.

Question 12

Eating only in restaurants that serve alcohol is an example of psychological dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the only beneficial effects of alcohol is that it facilitates healthy sleep and can normalize REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The _____________ hypothesis, that drinking is reinforced by its ability to reduce unpleasant emotions has received ____________ support in the research literature.

Accepted Answer

A)  tension reduction ; inconsistent 
B)  tension reduction ; strong 
C)  negative reinforcement ; inconsistent 
D)  negative reinforcement ; moderate 
E)  contingency-expectancy ; modest 
A)  tension reduction ; inconsistent 
B)  tension reduction ; strong 
C)  negative reinforcement ; inconsistent 
D)  negative reinforcement ; moderate 
E)  contingency-expectancy ; modest

Question 15

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe drinks a lot because he believes it will put him in a better mood, even though he actually becomes more aggressive. 
B)  Adolescents are unaffected by positive expectancies of alcohol effects. 
C)  Both alcoholics and nonalcoholics drink less when they believe their drinks contain alcohol. 
D)  Non-problem drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a positive effect. 
E)  Alcoholics and heavy social drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a negative effect. 
A)  Joe drinks a lot because he believes it will put him in a better mood, even though he actually becomes more aggressive. 
B)  Adolescents are unaffected by positive expectancies of alcohol effects. 
C)  Both alcoholics and nonalcoholics drink less when they believe their drinks contain alcohol. 
D)  Non-problem drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a positive effect. 
E)  Alcoholics and heavy social drinkers are more likely to believe that alcohol will have a negative effect.

Question 16

At low doses, caffeine can __________ and higher doses __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase hunger; cause relieve tension 
B)  cause thirst; cause lack of appetite 
C)  increase attention; cause increased nervousness and insomnia 
D)  excessive talkativeness; improve problem-solving skills 
E)  cause headaches; cause drowsiness 
A)  increase hunger; cause relieve tension 
B)  cause thirst; cause lack of appetite 
C)  increase attention; cause increased nervousness and insomnia 
D)  excessive talkativeness; improve problem-solving skills 
E)  cause headaches; cause drowsiness

Question 17

Relapse prevention treatment focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating medication, support groups, and contingency contracts to prevent relapse. 
B)  emphasizing the importance of controlled drinking as a means of preventing over-consumption of alcohol. 
C)  involving family members in the treatment to help prevent relapse. 
D)  offering time-limited and specific advice regarding the need to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. 
E)  assisting the individual in changing his or her beliefs about drinking. 
A)  integrating medication, support groups, and contingency contracts to prevent relapse. 
B)  emphasizing the importance of controlled drinking as a means of preventing over-consumption of alcohol. 
C)  involving family members in the treatment to help prevent relapse. 
D)  offering time-limited and specific advice regarding the need to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. 
E)  assisting the individual in changing his or her beliefs about drinking.

Question 18

Dependence produced by __________ is thought to be even greater than that produced by other addictive substances.

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine 
B)  heroin 
C)  caffeine 
D)  alcohol 
E)  tobacco 
A)  cocaine 
B)  heroin 
C)  caffeine 
D)  alcohol 
E)  tobacco

Question 19

Dennis has recently begun college, and he goes out drinking with his friends every week. Generally he will drink to the point that he can barely walk and has trouble talking without slurring his words. So far, he has not failed any exams, but he does prefer to drink rather than study. His use can be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  substance dependence. 
B)  substance abuse. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  habituation. 
E)  substance intoxication. 
A)  substance dependence. 
B)  substance abuse. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  habituation. 
E)  substance intoxication.

Question 20

Antabuse is successful at reducing alcohol use because

Accepted Answer

A)  it increases the amount of acetyladehyde dehydrogenase in the body. 
B)  it makes people feel better without having to drink. 
C)  compliance is generally not a problem. 
D)  it changes positive expectancies about alcohol effects to negative ones. 
E)  it causes many unpleasant effects when a person drinks. 
A)  it increases the amount of acetyladehyde dehydrogenase in the body. 
B)  it makes people feel better without having to drink. 
C)  compliance is generally not a problem. 
D)  it changes positive expectancies about alcohol effects to negative ones. 
E)  it causes many unpleasant effects when a person drinks.

Methadone treatment works by reducing the craving for heroin.

In relapse prevention treatment, people are taught that a lapse is

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders often include CNS abnormalities which can manifest cognitively or behaviorally in various ways. Which of the following is NOT named in the textbook as a correlate of FASD?

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with _ whereas heavy alcohol use has been associated with _____.

Research has shown that impairment of control (over substance use) is better understood as a categorical loss of control.

A general survey conducted by Statistics Canada in 2004 regarding whether drinking had adversely affected people's lives in several areas, it was found that

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (2006) data shows that _ accounts for 43% of all substance related costs, whereas and account for 37% and 20.7% respectively

DSM-5 will make three main changes to the way substance-related disorders are diagnosed:

Of all the treatment approaches that have been empirically evaluated, __________ has/have the strongest support.

Prolonged use of around 3 cups of coffee a day can result in physical dependence.

Overall, results of psychological smoking cessation programs have been

Eating only in restaurants that serve alcohol is an example of psychological dependence.

One of the only beneficial effects of alcohol is that it facilitates healthy sleep and can normalize REM sleep.

The _ hypothesis, that drinking is reinforced by its ability to reduce unpleasant emotions has received support in the research literature.

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

At low doses, caffeine can and higher doses .

Relapse prevention treatment focuses on

Dependence produced by __________ is thought to be even greater than that produced by other addictive substances.

Antabuse is successful at reducing alcohol use because

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Methadone treatment works by reducing the craving for heroin.

In relapse prevention treatment, people are taught that a lapse is

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders often include CNS abnormalities which can manifest cognitively or behaviorally in various ways. Which of the following is NOT named in the textbook as a correlate of FASD?

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with _________ whereas heavy alcohol use has been associated with _____________.

Research has shown that impairment of control (over substance use) is better understood as a categorical loss of control.

A general survey conducted by Statistics Canada in 2004 regarding whether drinking had adversely affected people's lives in several areas, it was found that

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (2006) data shows that _________ accounts for 43% of all substance related costs, whereas ______and ______ account for 37% and 20.7% respectively

DSM-5 will make three main changes to the way substance-related disorders are diagnosed:

Of all the treatment approaches that have been empirically evaluated, __________ has/have the strongest support.

Prolonged use of around 3 cups of coffee a day can result in physical dependence.

Overall, results of psychological smoking cessation programs have been

Eating only in restaurants that serve alcohol is an example of psychological dependence.

One of the only beneficial effects of alcohol is that it facilitates healthy sleep and can normalize REM sleep.

The _____________ hypothesis, that drinking is reinforced by its ability to reduce unpleasant emotions has received ____________ support in the research literature.

Which of the following statements support the alcohol expectancy theory?

At low doses, caffeine can __________ and higher doses __________.

Relapse prevention treatment focuses on

Dependence produced by __________ is thought to be even greater than that produced by other addictive substances.

Antabuse is successful at reducing alcohol use because

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with _ whereas heavy alcohol use has been associated with _____.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (2006) data shows that _ accounts for 43% of all substance related costs, whereas and account for 37% and 20.7% respectively

The _ hypothesis, that drinking is reinforced by its ability to reduce unpleasant emotions has received support in the research literature.

At low doses, caffeine can and higher doses .