Question 1

According to the text, the potential for psychological dependence is lowest for

Accepted Answer

A) marijuana. 
B) heroin. 
C) cocaine. 
D) LSD. 
A) marijuana. 
B) heroin. 
C) cocaine. 
D) LSD.

Question 2

Which of the following concepts accounts for the fact that Hank tries to keep pace with his friends in terms of number of drinks consumed when they are out together at a bar?

Accepted Answer

A) abstinence violation effect 
B) substance-related cues 
C) negative reinforcement 
D) modeling 
A) abstinence violation effect 
B) substance-related cues 
C) negative reinforcement 
D) modeling

Question 3

The phrase "lifetime prevalence rate" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) number of new cases in a year. 
B) proportion of individuals who have experienced the problem at any point in their lifetime. 
C) another term for mortality rate. 
D) another term for morbidity rate. 
A) number of new cases in a year. 
B) proportion of individuals who have experienced the problem at any point in their lifetime. 
C) another term for mortality rate. 
D) another term for morbidity rate.

Question 4

Match the techniques with their descriptions
-May involve removing ashtrays or matches from the home of a smoker.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion strategies 
B) self?monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting 
A) aversion strategies 
B) self?monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting

Question 5

Sometimes people label others as an "alcoholic" erroneously.Based on the definition from the text, what criteria would need to be met for this term to be accurate? How is it differentiated from problem drinking?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sometimes people label others as an "alcoholic"...

Question 6

Which of the following persons is most likely to continue smoking beyond a few cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

A) Joe, whose parents don't smoke 
B) Tara, whose friends all think smoking is "uncool" 
C) Conrad, a rebellious, risk-taking adolescent 
D) none of the above 
A) Joe, whose parents don't smoke 
B) Tara, whose friends all think smoking is "uncool" 
C) Conrad, a rebellious, risk-taking adolescent 
D) none of the above

Question 7

Present research indicates that alcoholics who can drink in moderation and in a controlled fashion are

Accepted Answer

A) relatively common. 
B) generally rare. 
C) only found among long?term alcoholics who have increased their tolerance for the drug. 
D) usually young, with a short?term drinking problem. 
A) relatively common. 
B) generally rare. 
C) only found among long?term alcoholics who have increased their tolerance for the drug. 
D) usually young, with a short?term drinking problem.

Question 8

Which of the methods below was not used by the majority of people trying to quit smoking in a stop-smoking contest?

Accepted Answer

A) Quitting ''cold turkey''. 
B) Going it alone. 
C) Providing material rewards for success. 
D) Using oral substitutes. 
A) Quitting ''cold turkey''. 
B) Going it alone. 
C) Providing material rewards for success. 
D) Using oral substitutes.

Question 9

Incorporating a person's physician into their intervention program for reducing substance abuse is likely to prevent the person from wanting to participate and reduce the effectiveness of the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You may have noticed the similarity in treatment approaches for attempting to prevent and/or get people to quit using tobacco, alcohol, and chemical substances described in this chapter.Give an overview of the major approaches used in prevention or treatment.

Accepted Answer

The major approaches used in prevention

Question 11

Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes:

Accepted Answer

A) triggers catecholamine release. 
B) acts as a stimulant. 
C) is found naturally only in tobacco. 
D) all of the above 
A) triggers catecholamine release. 
B) acts as a stimulant. 
C) is found naturally only in tobacco. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the influences of heredity on addiction is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking and alcoholism share the same genetic markers. 
B)  The specific genes responsible for smoking have been identified. 
C)  The specific genes responsible for alcoholism have been identified. 
D)  If one identical twin smokes, the co-twin is also likely to smoke. 
A)  Smoking and alcoholism share the same genetic markers. 
B)  The specific genes responsible for smoking have been identified. 
C)  The specific genes responsible for alcoholism have been identified. 
D)  If one identical twin smokes, the co-twin is also likely to smoke.

Question 13

Research on stress and smoking has led to each of the following conclusions except

Accepted Answer

A) smoking is commonly identified as a way to reduce stress. 
B) adult smoking increases with stress. 
C) smoking is a good long-term tension reducer. 
D) smokers report less anxiety if allowed to smoke. 
A) smoking is commonly identified as a way to reduce stress. 
B) adult smoking increases with stress. 
C) smoking is a good long-term tension reducer. 
D) smokers report less anxiety if allowed to smoke.

Question 14

Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco smoke that has been linked to cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _____ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _____ reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) positive; positive 
B) positive; negative 
C) negative; positive 
D) negative; negative 
A) positive; positive 
B) positive; negative 
C) negative; positive 
D) negative; negative

Question 16

Match the techniques with their descriptions
-Specifies what rewards and punishers are applied in controlling a behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion strategies 
B) self?monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting 
A) aversion strategies 
B) self?monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting

Question 17

Of the following people, who is most likely to relapse following their stop-smoking program?

Accepted Answer

A) Mark, a light smoker 
B) Gina, a heavy smoker 
C) Billy, whose wife is very supportive of his quit attempt 
D) June, who is very sure she will be effective in her quit attempt 
A) Mark, a light smoker 
B) Gina, a heavy smoker 
C) Billy, whose wife is very supportive of his quit attempt 
D) June, who is very sure she will be effective in her quit attempt

Question 18

Match the techniques with their descriptions
-Records are kept on the problem behaviour such as the times, places, and circumstances of each occurrence.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion strategies 
B) self?monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting 
A) aversion strategies 
B) self?monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting

Question 19

The idea that smokers pace their smoking to maintain the levels of nicotine in their blood is most consistent with which of the following theories?

Accepted Answer

A) nicotine regulation 
B) psychosocial 
C) psychological dependence 
D) biobehavioural 
A) nicotine regulation 
B) psychosocial 
C) psychological dependence 
D) biobehavioural

Question 20

Match the techniques with their descriptions
-May involve satiation or imagined negative scenes.

Accepted Answer

A) aversion strategies 
B) self?monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting 
A) aversion strategies 
B) self?monitoring 
C) stimulus control 
D) response substitution 
E) behavioural contracting

According to the text, the potential for psychological dependence is lowest for

Which of the following concepts accounts for the fact that Hank tries to keep pace with his friends in terms of number of drinks consumed when they are out together at a bar?

The phrase "lifetime prevalence rate" refers to

Match the techniques with their descriptions -May involve removing ashtrays or matches from the home of a smoker.

Sometimes people label others as an "alcoholic" erroneously.Based on the definition from the text, what criteria would need to be met for this term to be accurate? How is it differentiated from problem drinking?

Which of the following persons is most likely to continue smoking beyond a few cigarettes?

Present research indicates that alcoholics who can drink in moderation and in a controlled fashion are

Which of the methods below was not used by the majority of people trying to quit smoking in a stop-smoking contest?

Incorporating a person's physician into their intervention program for reducing substance abuse is likely to prevent the person from wanting to participate and reduce the effectiveness of the program.

You may have noticed the similarity in treatment approaches for attempting to prevent and/or get people to quit using tobacco, alcohol, and chemical substances described in this chapter.Give an overview of the major approaches used in prevention or treatment.

Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes:

Which of the following statements about the influences of heredity on addiction is not true?

Research on stress and smoking has led to each of the following conclusions except

Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco smoke that has been linked to cancer.

Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _ reinforcement.

Match the techniques with their descriptions -Specifies what rewards and punishers are applied in controlling a behaviour.

Of the following people, who is most likely to relapse following their stop-smoking program?

Match the techniques with their descriptions -Records are kept on the problem behaviour such as the times, places, and circumstances of each occurrence.

The idea that smokers pace their smoking to maintain the levels of nicotine in their blood is most consistent with which of the following theories?

Match the techniques with their descriptions -May involve satiation or imagined negative scenes.

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Using Health Services

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

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Exam 7: Reducing Substance and Abuse

According to the text, the potential for psychological dependence is lowest for

Which of the following concepts accounts for the fact that Hank tries to keep pace with his friends in terms of number of drinks consumed when they are out together at a bar?

The phrase "lifetime prevalence rate" refers to

Match the techniques with their descriptions -May involve removing ashtrays or matches from the home of a smoker.

Sometimes people label others as an "alcoholic" erroneously.Based on the definition from the text, what criteria would need to be met for this term to be accurate? How is it differentiated from problem drinking?

Which of the following persons is most likely to continue smoking beyond a few cigarettes?

Present research indicates that alcoholics who can drink in moderation and in a controlled fashion are

Which of the methods below was not used by the majority of people trying to quit smoking in a stop-smoking contest?

Incorporating a person's physician into their intervention program for reducing substance abuse is likely to prevent the person from wanting to participate and reduce the effectiveness of the program.

You may have noticed the similarity in treatment approaches for attempting to prevent and/or get people to quit using tobacco, alcohol, and chemical substances described in this chapter.Give an overview of the major approaches used in prevention or treatment.

Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes:

Which of the following statements about the influences of heredity on addiction is not true?

Research on stress and smoking has led to each of the following conclusions except

Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco smoke that has been linked to cancer.

Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _____ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _____ reinforcement.

Match the techniques with their descriptions -Specifies what rewards and punishers are applied in controlling a behaviour.

Of the following people, who is most likely to relapse following their stop-smoking program?

Match the techniques with their descriptions -Records are kept on the problem behaviour such as the times, places, and circumstances of each occurrence.

The idea that smokers pace their smoking to maintain the levels of nicotine in their blood is most consistent with which of the following theories?

Match the techniques with their descriptions -May involve satiation or imagined negative scenes.

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

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

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Aids:

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _ reinforcement.