Question 1

According to the text, which of the following is the primary focus in "family involvement" approaches?

Accepted Answer

A) getting parents to stop smoking 
B) getting parents more actively involved in supervision of their children 
C) getting parents to use more harsh punishment 
D) increasing parental understanding of modern youth 
A) getting parents to stop smoking 
B) getting parents more actively involved in supervision of their children 
C) getting parents to use more harsh punishment 
D) increasing parental understanding of modern youth B

Question 2

Attempting to quit smoking on one's own is

Accepted Answer

A) rarely successful. 
B) equal in success rate compared with a structured program. 
C) one of the most common ways to quit smoking. 
D) effective only if the person uses satiation too. 
A) rarely successful. 
B) equal in success rate compared with a structured program. 
C) one of the most common ways to quit smoking. 
D) effective only if the person uses satiation too. C

Question 3

Melissa is entering a stop-smoking program that uses reinforcement as part of the program.Her friend, Madison, is entering a program that does not use reinforcement.Which person is more likely to be successful?

Accepted Answer

A) Melissa 
B) Madison 
C) both will be successful 
D) neither will be successful 
A) Melissa 
B) Madison 
C) both will be successful 
D) neither will be successful C

Question 4

Users who go on to become addicted to a substance usually become psychologically dependent on it first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements reflects the biological influences on smoking?

Accepted Answer

A) No relationship between heredity and smoking has been discovered. 
B) Heredity influences the ease with which a person becomes dependent on tobacco. 
C) Heredity may influence the strength of physical dependence on tobacco. 
D) both b and c. 
A) No relationship between heredity and smoking has been discovered. 
B) Heredity influences the ease with which a person becomes dependent on tobacco. 
C) Heredity may influence the strength of physical dependence on tobacco. 
D) both b and c.

Question 6

Maria has just finished formal treatment for her addiction to cocaine.If she experiences a relapse, when is the most likely time that will happen?

Accepted Answer

A) within the next few weeks 
B) at the one year point following treatment 
C) at the seven year point following treatment 
D) relapse is highly unlikely 
A) within the next few weeks 
B) at the one year point following treatment 
C) at the seven year point following treatment 
D) relapse is highly unlikely

Question 7

Which substance in inhaled cigarette smoke is readily absorbed into the bloodstream and reduces the ability of the blood to carry oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A) tar 
B) nicotine 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) carbon dioxide 
A) tar 
B) nicotine 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) carbon dioxide

Question 8

Match the following agents with their descriptions
-Depressant which decreases arousal and increase relaxation.

Accepted Answer

A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone 
A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone

Question 9

Match the following agents with their descriptions
-A hallucinogen which causes perceptual distortions.

Accepted Answer

A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone 
A) emetine 
B) morphine 
C) barbiturate 
D) marijuana 
E) methadone

Question 10

Long-term alcoholics and problem drinkers who drink at lighter levels can both successfully use controlled drinking strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The movement in Canada and the United States which advocated total abstinence from alcohol was called

Accepted Answer

A) temperance. 
B) behaviour modification. 
C) behaviourism. 
D) the Roaring 20's. 
A) temperance. 
B) behaviour modification. 
C) behaviourism. 
D) the Roaring 20's.

Question 12

Which of the following statement regarding cigarette smoking is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is at an all?time high in the Canada. 
B) It has declined to the point that many tobacco companies now face bankruptcy. 
C) It reached its greatest popularity in Canada in the mid?60's. 
D) It was introduced to North America by Columbus. 
A) It is at an all?time high in the Canada. 
B) It has declined to the point that many tobacco companies now face bankruptcy. 
C) It reached its greatest popularity in Canada in the mid?60's. 
D) It was introduced to North America by Columbus.

Question 13

You are a smoker who has decided to quit.Which of the following programs would likely be most effective for you?

Accepted Answer

A) quitting ''cold turkey'' 
B) using a nicotine patch 
C) providing material rewards for success 
D) a multidimensional program 
A) quitting ''cold turkey'' 
B) using a nicotine patch 
C) providing material rewards for success 
D) a multidimensional program

Question 14

The treatment strategies in Alcoholics Anonymous have been found to be more effective than other treatment interventions delivered by professional therapists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Stanley Schachter (1982) interviewed ex?smokers and found that over 60% who tried to quit were unsuccessful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Todd removes all ashtrays from his car and home to help him to stop smoking.He is using a strategy called:

Accepted Answer

A) behavioural contracting. 
B) response substitution. 
C) stimulus control. 
D) self-deception. 
A) behavioural contracting. 
B) response substitution. 
C) stimulus control. 
D) self-deception.

Question 17

Steve grew up seeing his parents and their friends having fun at annual Super Bowl parties at which large amounts of alcohol were consumed. According to expectancy theory, Steve is likely to develop ____ attitudes toward alcohol via ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative; social learning 
B) positive; classical conditioning 
C) negative; classical conditioning 
D) positive; social learning 
A)  negative; social learning 
B) positive; classical conditioning 
C) negative; classical conditioning 
D) positive; social learning

Question 18

Terrance has a history of alcoholism in his family. Which of the following might happen to Terrance that would be less likely to happen to his friends without a similar family history?

Accepted Answer

A) stronger cravings for alcohol after his first drink 
B) stronger dislike for the taste of alcohol 
C) lower tolerance for the effects of alcohol 
D) his family history will not have any impact on his drinking 
A) stronger cravings for alcohol after his first drink 
B) stronger dislike for the taste of alcohol 
C) lower tolerance for the effects of alcohol 
D) his family history will not have any impact on his drinking

Question 19

According to recent research, how effective is Alcoholic Anonymous in reducing alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

A) AA's effectiveness is still unknown at present. 
B) AA is as effective as other current methods. 
C) AA is less effective than other methods. 
D) AA is more effective than other methods. 
A) AA's effectiveness is still unknown at present. 
B) AA is as effective as other current methods. 
C) AA is less effective than other methods. 
D) AA is more effective than other methods.

Question 20

In the past Randi had only to drink two beers before she felt a "buzz." Now she must drink five or more beers to get that "buzz." Randi is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) tolerance. 
B) withdrawal. 
C) psychological dependence. 
D) addiction. 
A) tolerance. 
B) withdrawal. 
C) psychological dependence. 
D) addiction.

According to the text, which of the following is the primary focus in "family involvement" approaches?

Attempting to quit smoking on one's own is

Melissa is entering a stop-smoking program that uses reinforcement as part of the program.Her friend, Madison, is entering a program that does not use reinforcement.Which person is more likely to be successful?

Users who go on to become addicted to a substance usually become psychologically dependent on it first.

Which of the following statements reflects the biological influences on smoking?

Maria has just finished formal treatment for her addiction to cocaine.If she experiences a relapse, when is the most likely time that will happen?

Which substance in inhaled cigarette smoke is readily absorbed into the bloodstream and reduces the ability of the blood to carry oxygen?

Match the following agents with their descriptions -Depressant which decreases arousal and increase relaxation.

Match the following agents with their descriptions -A hallucinogen which causes perceptual distortions.

Long-term alcoholics and problem drinkers who drink at lighter levels can both successfully use controlled drinking strategies.

The movement in Canada and the United States which advocated total abstinence from alcohol was called

Which of the following statement regarding cigarette smoking is true?

You are a smoker who has decided to quit.Which of the following programs would likely be most effective for you?

The treatment strategies in Alcoholics Anonymous have been found to be more effective than other treatment interventions delivered by professional therapists.

Stanley Schachter (1982) interviewed ex?smokers and found that over 60% who tried to quit were unsuccessful.

Todd removes all ashtrays from his car and home to help him to stop smoking.He is using a strategy called:

Steve grew up seeing his parents and their friends having fun at annual Super Bowl parties at which large amounts of alcohol were consumed. According to expectancy theory, Steve is likely to develop attitudes toward alcohol via .

Terrance has a history of alcoholism in his family. Which of the following might happen to Terrance that would be less likely to happen to his friends without a similar family history?

According to recent research, how effective is Alcoholic Anonymous in reducing alcohol use?

In the past Randi had only to drink two beers before she felt a "buzz." Now she must drink five or more beers to get that "buzz." Randi is exhibiting

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According to the text, which of the following is the primary focus in "family involvement" approaches?

Attempting to quit smoking on one's own is

Melissa is entering a stop-smoking program that uses reinforcement as part of the program.Her friend, Madison, is entering a program that does not use reinforcement.Which person is more likely to be successful?

Users who go on to become addicted to a substance usually become psychologically dependent on it first.

Which of the following statements reflects the biological influences on smoking?

Maria has just finished formal treatment for her addiction to cocaine.If she experiences a relapse, when is the most likely time that will happen?

Which substance in inhaled cigarette smoke is readily absorbed into the bloodstream and reduces the ability of the blood to carry oxygen?

Match the following agents with their descriptions -Depressant which decreases arousal and increase relaxation.

Match the following agents with their descriptions -A hallucinogen which causes perceptual distortions.

Long-term alcoholics and problem drinkers who drink at lighter levels can both successfully use controlled drinking strategies.

The movement in Canada and the United States which advocated total abstinence from alcohol was called

Which of the following statement regarding cigarette smoking is true?

You are a smoker who has decided to quit.Which of the following programs would likely be most effective for you?

The treatment strategies in Alcoholics Anonymous have been found to be more effective than other treatment interventions delivered by professional therapists.

Stanley Schachter (1982) interviewed ex?smokers and found that over 60% who tried to quit were unsuccessful.

Todd removes all ashtrays from his car and home to help him to stop smoking.He is using a strategy called:

Steve grew up seeing his parents and their friends having fun at annual Super Bowl parties at which large amounts of alcohol were consumed. According to expectancy theory, Steve is likely to develop ____ attitudes toward alcohol via ____.

Terrance has a history of alcoholism in his family. Which of the following might happen to Terrance that would be less likely to happen to his friends without a similar family history?

According to recent research, how effective is Alcoholic Anonymous in reducing alcohol use?

In the past Randi had only to drink two beers before she felt a "buzz." Now she must drink five or more beers to get that "buzz." Randi is exhibiting

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The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

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Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

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Steve grew up seeing his parents and their friends having fun at annual Super Bowl parties at which large amounts of alcohol were consumed. According to expectancy theory, Steve is likely to develop attitudes toward alcohol via .