Question 1

Which of the following best describes the differences between boys and girls,with respect to substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Girls typically begin using substances at an earlier age than boys. 
B)  Girls are typically more likely to get in trouble at school because of alcohol and drugs. 
C)  Boys' substance use problems tend to be comorbid with disruptive behavior, whereas girls' substance use problems tend to be comorbid with emotional disturbance. 
D)  Boys with substance use problems are more likely to have abusive histories. 
A)  Girls typically begin using substances at an earlier age than boys. 
B)  Girls are typically more likely to get in trouble at school because of alcohol and drugs. 
C)  Boys' substance use problems tend to be comorbid with disruptive behavior, whereas girls' substance use problems tend to be comorbid with emotional disturbance. 
D)  Boys with substance use problems are more likely to have abusive histories.

Question 2

Both alcohol and sedatives affect GABA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gil has been diagnosed with cannabis use disorder,however Gil has been in treatment,and hasn't used cannabis for 2 months,despite his cravings for cannabis.Which of the following is true of Gil?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gil is not in remission because he still craves cannabis. 
B)  Gil is in early remission. 
C)  Gil is in sustained remission. 
D)  Gil is not in remission because he has had symptoms within the past 3 months. 
A)  Gil is not in remission because he still craves cannabis. 
B)  Gil is in early remission. 
C)  Gil is in sustained remission. 
D)  Gil is not in remission because he has had symptoms within the past 3 months.

Question 4

Psychotic symptoms have been associated with the use of which substance in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  cannabis 
C)  inhalants 
D)  anxiolytics 
A)  alcohol 
B)  cannabis 
C)  inhalants 
D)  anxiolytics

Question 5

Some researchers believe that the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder are developmentally insensitive.What does this mean,and do you agree?

Accepted Answer

This means that the same criteria are us

Question 6

Which of the following best captures the changes in adolescent substance use over the last two decades,as recorded by Monitoring the Future?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol use has increased while cigarette use has dramatically decreased. 
B)  Alcohol use has increased while illicit drug use has decreased. 
C)  Alcohol use has decreased while other drug use has remained relatively stable. 
D)  Alcohol use has decreased while other drug use has increased dramatically, particularly after the legalization of marijuana. 
A)  Alcohol use has increased while cigarette use has dramatically decreased. 
B)  Alcohol use has increased while illicit drug use has decreased. 
C)  Alcohol use has decreased while other drug use has remained relatively stable. 
D)  Alcohol use has decreased while other drug use has increased dramatically, particularly after the legalization of marijuana.

Question 7

GABAA receptors play a large role in transmission of substance use problems from parents to children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Can someone be diagnosed with more than one substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, but not simultaneously. 
B)  No, the diagnosis is made for the most severe substance use disorder. 
C)  Yes, people are diagnosed with a substance use disorder for each drug they abuse. 
D)  Yes, except if people abuse Alcohol and one or more other substances, they do not get an alcohol use disorder diagnosis. 
A)  Yes, but not simultaneously. 
B)  No, the diagnosis is made for the most severe substance use disorder. 
C)  Yes, people are diagnosed with a substance use disorder for each drug they abuse. 
D)  Yes, except if people abuse Alcohol and one or more other substances, they do not get an alcohol use disorder diagnosis.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT among the three main goals of 28-day inpatient treatment programs for substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  to separate the individual from antisocial peers who perpetuate substance use 
B)  to attend to immediate medical needs and detoxify the body 
C)  To help the adolescent understand the harmful effects of the substance use on health and functioning 
D)  to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships 
A)  to separate the individual from antisocial peers who perpetuate substance use 
B)  to attend to immediate medical needs and detoxify the body 
C)  To help the adolescent understand the harmful effects of the substance use on health and functioning 
D)  to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships

Question 10

With serious,dangerous drugs,such as methamphetamine or heroin,a single use is sufficient for a diagnosis of a substance use disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is the benefit of providing interpersonal training to an adolescent who drinks to fit in with peers?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces the reinforcing effects of alcohol. 
B)  It prevents the classical conditioning underlying the use of alcohol. 
C)  It provides new social learning skills. 
D)  It changes the beliefs associated with using alochol. 
A)  It reduces the reinforcing effects of alcohol. 
B)  It prevents the classical conditioning underlying the use of alcohol. 
C)  It provides new social learning skills. 
D)  It changes the beliefs associated with using alochol.

Question 12

Which of the following is most strongly associated with high lifetime consumption of substances and risky patterns of substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  use of heroin 
B)  parental substance use 
C)  development of moderate to severe substance use disorder by age 18 
D)  use of alcohol by age 18 
A)  use of heroin 
B)  parental substance use 
C)  development of moderate to severe substance use disorder by age 18 
D)  use of alcohol by age 18

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the three interdependent ecological factors targeted in family therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  relationships with parents 
B)  home environment 
C)  school 
D)  peer relationships 
A)  relationships with parents 
B)  home environment 
C)  school 
D)  peer relationships

Question 14

Research has indicated that which of the following groups is least likely to develop substance use disorders via the negative affect pathway?

Accepted Answer

A)  those with histories of having been abused 
B)  those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds 
C)  those from affluent backgrounds 
D)  those with anxiety disorder and/or depression 
A)  those with histories of having been abused 
B)  those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds 
C)  those from affluent backgrounds 
D)  those with anxiety disorder and/or depression

Question 15

Relpase is uncommon in those who have undergone cognitive behavioral therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the relationship between binge drinking and perceived risk associated with bingeing? Why do you think such a relationship exists?

Accepted Answer

There is a moderate,inverse relationship

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive factor related to likelihood of relapse among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to substance-using peers 
B)  encouragement to engage in substance use 
C)  desire to enhance mood 
D)  not regarding substance use as problematic 
A)  exposure to substance-using peers 
B)  encouragement to engage in substance use 
C)  desire to enhance mood 
D)  not regarding substance use as problematic

Question 18

Which of the following factors does NOT seem to predict an escalation in substance use among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  histories of impulsive and disruptive behavior 
B)  parent modeling of excessive substance use 
C)  friends' use of alcohol and other drugs 
D)  personal values related to abstinence and sobriety 
A)  histories of impulsive and disruptive behavior 
B)  parent modeling of excessive substance use 
C)  friends' use of alcohol and other drugs 
D)  personal values related to abstinence and sobriety

Question 19

The results of studies of the effectiveness of secondary prevention programs indicate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not effective. 
B)  They are very effective. 
C)  They are only effective when provided to those below the age of 12. 
D)  They are only effective when they target multiple risk factors and teach skills to avoid substances and develop positive relationships with peers. 
A)  They are not effective. 
B)  They are very effective. 
C)  They are only effective when provided to those below the age of 12. 
D)  They are only effective when they target multiple risk factors and teach skills to avoid substances and develop positive relationships with peers.

Question 20

Which of the following is the most appropriate assessment for adolescent substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  parent report 
B)  blood and urine tests 
C)  CAGE 
D)  ASSIST 
A)  parent report 
B)  blood and urine tests 
C)  CAGE 
D)  ASSIST

Which of the following best describes the differences between boys and girls,with respect to substance use?

Both alcohol and sedatives affect GABA.

Gil has been diagnosed with cannabis use disorder,however Gil has been in treatment,and hasn't used cannabis for 2 months,despite his cravings for cannabis.Which of the following is true of Gil?

Psychotic symptoms have been associated with the use of which substance in adolescence?

Some researchers believe that the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder are developmentally insensitive.What does this mean,and do you agree?

Which of the following best captures the changes in adolescent substance use over the last two decades,as recorded by Monitoring the Future?

GABAA receptors play a large role in transmission of substance use problems from parents to children.

Can someone be diagnosed with more than one substance use disorder?

Which of the following is NOT among the three main goals of 28-day inpatient treatment programs for substance use disorders?

With serious,dangerous drugs,such as methamphetamine or heroin,a single use is sufficient for a diagnosis of a substance use disorder.

Which of the following is the benefit of providing interpersonal training to an adolescent who drinks to fit in with peers?

Which of the following is most strongly associated with high lifetime consumption of substances and risky patterns of substance use?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three interdependent ecological factors targeted in family therapy?

Research has indicated that which of the following groups is least likely to develop substance use disorders via the negative affect pathway?

Relpase is uncommon in those who have undergone cognitive behavioral therapy.

What is the relationship between binge drinking and perceived risk associated with bingeing? Why do you think such a relationship exists?

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive factor related to likelihood of relapse among adolescents?

Which of the following factors does NOT seem to predict an escalation in substance use among adolescents?

The results of studies of the effectiveness of secondary prevention programs indicate which of the following?

Which of the following is the most appropriate assessment for adolescent substance use disorder?

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Exam 10: Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents

Which of the following best describes the differences between boys and girls,with respect to substance use?

Both alcohol and sedatives affect GABA.

Gil has been diagnosed with cannabis use disorder,however Gil has been in treatment,and hasn't used cannabis for 2 months,despite his cravings for cannabis.Which of the following is true of Gil?

Psychotic symptoms have been associated with the use of which substance in adolescence?

Some researchers believe that the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder are developmentally insensitive.What does this mean,and do you agree?

Which of the following best captures the changes in adolescent substance use over the last two decades,as recorded by Monitoring the Future?

GABAA receptors play a large role in transmission of substance use problems from parents to children.

Can someone be diagnosed with more than one substance use disorder?

Which of the following is NOT among the three main goals of 28-day inpatient treatment programs for substance use disorders?

With serious,dangerous drugs,such as methamphetamine or heroin,a single use is sufficient for a diagnosis of a substance use disorder.

Which of the following is the benefit of providing interpersonal training to an adolescent who drinks to fit in with peers?

Which of the following is most strongly associated with high lifetime consumption of substances and risky patterns of substance use?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three interdependent ecological factors targeted in family therapy?

Research has indicated that which of the following groups is least likely to develop substance use disorders via the negative affect pathway?

Relpase is uncommon in those who have undergone cognitive behavioral therapy.

What is the relationship between binge drinking and perceived risk associated with bingeing? Why do you think such a relationship exists?

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive factor related to likelihood of relapse among adolescents?

Which of the following factors does NOT seem to predict an escalation in substance use among adolescents?

The results of studies of the effectiveness of secondary prevention programs indicate which of the following?

Which of the following is the most appropriate assessment for adolescent substance use disorder?

The Science and Practice of Abnormal Child Psychology

The Causes of Childhood Disorders: A Levels of Analysis Approach

Assessment and Diagnosis

Treating Children, Adolescents, and Families

Intellectual Disability and Developmental

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication and Learning Disorders

Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Conduct Problems in Children and Adolescents

Anxiety Disorders and Obsessivecompulsive Disorder

Trauma-Related Disorders and Child Maltreatment

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Pediatric Bipolar Disorders and Schizophrenia

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Health-Related Disorders and Pediatric Psychology

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