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. C

Question 2

Which of the following is true of a substance intoxication diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It never occurs by itself, only in combination with a substance use disorder diagnosis. 
B)  It can be used to describe anyone who has ingested a substance. 
C)  It can be used to describe anyone who has ingested a substance to the point that he or she develops a change in behavior, experience, or functioning. 
D)  It can be used when intoxication results in distress or impairment. 
A)  It never occurs by itself, only in combination with a substance use disorder diagnosis. 
B)  It can be used to describe anyone who has ingested a substance. 
C)  It can be used to describe anyone who has ingested a substance to the point that he or she develops a change in behavior, experience, or functioning. 
D)  It can be used when intoxication results in distress or impairment. D

Question 3

Results on the efficacy of CBT have indicated which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is only effective for those with mild substance use problems. 
B)  It results in greater reductions in substance use than do other types of therapy. 
C)  The cognitive component is effective, but the behavioral component is not. 
D)  The behavioral component is effective, but the cognitive component is not. 
A)  It is only effective for those with mild substance use problems. 
B)  It results in greater reductions in substance use than do other types of therapy. 
C)  The cognitive component is effective, but the behavioral component is not. 
D)  The behavioral component is effective, but the cognitive component is not. B

Question 4

Based on its data collection methods,which of the following groups is not well-represented in the Monitoring the Future project?

Accepted Answer

A)  females 
B)  those of non-English speaking backgrounds 
C)  those who have dropped out of high school 
D)  those with siblings 
A)  females 
B)  those of non-English speaking backgrounds 
C)  those who have dropped out of high school 
D)  those with siblings

Question 5

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 6

Substance-induced mental disorder ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  only occurs during withdrawal from depressants and stimulants 
B)  can occur during substance use or during withdrawal 
C)  usually refers to the development of schizophrenia 
D)  is most common in those who use inhalants 
A)  only occurs during withdrawal from depressants and stimulants 
B)  can occur during substance use or during withdrawal 
C)  usually refers to the development of schizophrenia 
D)  is most common in those who use inhalants

Question 7

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 8

Both alcohol and sedatives affect GABA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compared to adults with substance use disorder,adolescents with substance use disorder are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to crave the substance 
B)  more likely to binge on the substance 
C)  more likely to heavily use a single substance rather than to misuse a number of substances simultaneously 
D)  less likely to show comorbid behavior problems 
A)  more likely to crave the substance 
B)  more likely to binge on the substance 
C)  more likely to heavily use a single substance rather than to misuse a number of substances simultaneously 
D)  less likely to show comorbid behavior problems

Question 10

One study of the efficacy of motivational enhancement therapy found that reductions in alcohol and marijuana use were greatest among adolescents who showed the most frequent use before treatment.What could some possible explanations for this finding be?

Accepted Answer

It could be that there was a relative fl

Question 11

The anxiety-reducing properties of low doses of alcohol can best be explained by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulation of the norepinephrine system 
B)  inhibition of glutamate 
C)  increased activity in the amygdala 
D)  decrease in the release of endogenous opioids 
A)  stimulation of the norepinephrine system 
B)  inhibition of glutamate 
C)  increased activity in the amygdala 
D)  decrease in the release of endogenous opioids

Question 12

Abstinence is the primary goal of motivational enhancement therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Family therapy for adolescents was associated with all of the following EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater reduction in substance use than CBT 
B)  more rapid reductions in alcohol use 
C)  greater emphasis on decreasing family conflict than CBT 
D)  more lasting abstinence than CBT 
A)  greater reduction in substance use than CBT 
B)  more rapid reductions in alcohol use 
C)  greater emphasis on decreasing family conflict than CBT 
D)  more lasting abstinence than CBT

Question 14

The fact that nearly 90% of youths with substance use disorders show at least some problems with oppositional,defiant,or disruptive behavior demonstrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  CD and substance use disorder share a common genetic or biological cause. 
B)  Disruptive behavior problems lead to substance use disorder. 
C)  Substance use disorder leads to disruptive behavior problems. 
D)  There is a strong relationship between conduct problems and substance use disorder, but this relationship does not tell us about the cause or direction of the link. 
A)  CD and substance use disorder share a common genetic or biological cause. 
B)  Disruptive behavior problems lead to substance use disorder. 
C)  Substance use disorder leads to disruptive behavior problems. 
D)  There is a strong relationship between conduct problems and substance use disorder, but this relationship does not tell us about the cause or direction of the link.

Question 15

One benefit of the ASSIST questionnaire for assessing child and adolescent substance use disorders is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  it involves biological measures of tolerance. 
B)  it collects reports from both the youth and the parent. 
C)  it has norms based on gender, ethnicity, and SES, which other measures do not. 
D)  it can be repeated without harming test-retest reliability, which other measures cannot. 
A)  it involves biological measures of tolerance. 
B)  it collects reports from both the youth and the parent. 
C)  it has norms based on gender, ethnicity, and SES, which other measures do not. 
D)  it can be repeated without harming test-retest reliability, which other measures cannot.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are some ways in which the manifestation of substance use disorder differs between adolescents and adults,and why do these differences exist?

Accepted Answer

Adults are less likely to experience tol

Question 18

According to Monitoring the Future,illicit drug use among adolescents ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is more common than marijuana use 
B)  is less common than prescription medication misuse 
C)  is more common for inhalants than for other types of illicit drugs 
D)  has increased since 1995 
A)  is more common than marijuana use 
B)  is less common than prescription medication misuse 
C)  is more common for inhalants than for other types of illicit drugs 
D)  has increased since 1995

Question 19

In order to be diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder,a person must ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  be exhibiting tolerance and/or withdrawal 
B)  have at least two symptoms from each of the four symptom categories 
C)  use large amounts of the substance 
D)  experience clinically significant impairment or distress 
A)  be exhibiting tolerance and/or withdrawal 
B)  have at least two symptoms from each of the four symptom categories 
C)  use large amounts of the substance 
D)  experience clinically significant impairment or distress

Question 20

Which of the following is a part of family sessions in multidimensional family therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the adolescent's social skills 
B)  helping the adolescent recognize and manage negative emotion 
C)  helping parents understand the importance of parental monitoring 
D)  improving communication and problem-solving skills between parent and child 
A)  increasing the adolescent's social skills 
B)  helping the adolescent recognize and manage negative emotion 
C)  helping parents understand the importance of parental monitoring 
D)  improving communication and problem-solving skills between parent and child

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

Which of the following is true of a substance intoxication diagnosis?

Results on the efficacy of CBT have indicated which of the following?

Based on its data collection methods,which of the following groups is not well-represented in the Monitoring the Future project?

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

Substance-induced mental disorder ______.

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

Both alcohol and sedatives affect GABA.

Compared to adults with substance use disorder,adolescents with substance use disorder are ______.

One study of the efficacy of motivational enhancement therapy found that reductions in alcohol and marijuana use were greatest among adolescents who showed the most frequent use before treatment.What could some possible explanations for this finding be?

The anxiety-reducing properties of low doses of alcohol can best be explained by which of the following?

Abstinence is the primary goal of motivational enhancement therapy.

Family therapy for adolescents was associated with all of the following EXCEPT for ______.

The fact that nearly 90% of youths with substance use disorders show at least some problems with oppositional,defiant,or disruptive behavior demonstrates which of the following?

One benefit of the ASSIST questionnaire for assessing child and adolescent substance use disorders is ______.

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

What are some ways in which the manifestation of substance use disorder differs between adolescents and adults,and why do these differences exist?

According to Monitoring the Future,illicit drug use among adolescents ______.

In order to be diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder,a person must ______.

Which of the following is a part of family sessions in multidimensional family therapy?

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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?

Which of the following is true of a substance intoxication diagnosis?

Results on the efficacy of CBT have indicated which of the following?

Based on its data collection methods,which of the following groups is not well-represented in the Monitoring the Future project?

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

Substance-induced mental disorder ______.

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

Both alcohol and sedatives affect GABA.

Compared to adults with substance use disorder,adolescents with substance use disorder are ______.

One study of the efficacy of motivational enhancement therapy found that reductions in alcohol and marijuana use were greatest among adolescents who showed the most frequent use before treatment.What could some possible explanations for this finding be?

The anxiety-reducing properties of low doses of alcohol can best be explained by which of the following?

Abstinence is the primary goal of motivational enhancement therapy.

Family therapy for adolescents was associated with all of the following EXCEPT for ______.

The fact that nearly 90% of youths with substance use disorders show at least some problems with oppositional,defiant,or disruptive behavior demonstrates which of the following?

One benefit of the ASSIST questionnaire for assessing child and adolescent substance use disorders is ______.

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

What are some ways in which the manifestation of substance use disorder differs between adolescents and adults,and why do these differences exist?

According to Monitoring the Future,illicit drug use among adolescents ______.

In order to be diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder,a person must ______.

Which of the following is a part of family sessions in multidimensional family therapy?

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-Deficithyperactivity 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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