Question 1

Describe the two most common periods of vulnerability for the development of substance abuse and the potential outcome of substance abuse during those periods.

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Question 2

Which of the following interventions has been shown to be most effective in treating adolescents with substance abuse disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  shock therapy 
B)  psychotherapy 
C)  incarceration 
D)  cognitive-behavioral therapy

Question 3

The age a child is when they have their first drink is correlated with the significance of impairment in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The hypothesis of using drugs to self-medicate an untreated mental health disorder is clearly supported by research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A child who displays risk-taking behavior is also impulsive and vice versa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe and give examples of the problem behavior syndrome described by Jessor.

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Question 7

Define and give an example of social substance use. Who might be most at risk for social substance use?

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Question 8

Compare and contrast physical dependence and psychological dependence.

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Question 9

Angela has a long-standing history of alcohol abuse. She is likely to also have an anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The progression from experimentation to addiction to a particular substance is influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the drug itself. 
B)  various characteristics of the individual. 
C)  age of the individual. 
D)  sexual orientation of the individual.

Question 11

Describe the pros and cons associated with group therapy interventions for adolescents with substance abuse disorders.

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Question 12

Drinking that occurs at a college football game could be classified as ________ use.

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Question 13

________ prevention focuses on developing a healthy lifestyle that includes not abusing substances.

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Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding marijuana use in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Currently, more adolescents smoke cigarettes than smoke marijuana. 
B)  Adolescents who smoke marijuana show decreases in executive functioning. 
C)  Although illegal, marijuana is generally a harmless drug and most adolescents give it up before adulthood. 
D)  Adolescents who begin smoking marijuana at a young age will go on to abuse cocaine.

Question 15

What are the key implications for brain development that occurs during adolescence? How does this brain development put an adolescent at risk for abusing substances?

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Question 16

One of the more critical dangers of inhalants is that the pleasurable effects are short-lived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Internet use disorder has been added to the DSM-5 category of substance use and addictive disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The authors of the text would most likely agree with which statement related to risk-taking in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of adolescents engage in some sort of risky behavior during their adolescent years. 
B)  Adolescents' brains are not fully developed and therefore they are more likely to engage in irrational behavior. 
C)  While adolescents are at risk for engaging in risk-taking behaviors, the majority do not engage in potentially harmful behaviors. 
D)  Adolescents'' brains are not fully developed and therefore any risky behaviors in which they engage have greater potential for harm.

Question 19

The two periods of highest vulnerability to begin using substances are ________ and ________.

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Question 20

A person who is _________ on cocaine will experience ________ when they attempt to stop taking that drug.

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Exam 14: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Describe the two most common periods of vulnerability for the development of substance abuse and the potential outcome of substance abuse during those periods.

Which of the following interventions has been shown to be most effective in treating adolescents with substance abuse disorders?

The age a child is when they have their first drink is correlated with the significance of impairment in adulthood.

The hypothesis of using drugs to self-medicate an untreated mental health disorder is clearly supported by research.

A child who displays risk-taking behavior is also impulsive and vice versa.

Describe and give examples of the problem behavior syndrome described by Jessor.

Define and give an example of social substance use. Who might be most at risk for social substance use?

Compare and contrast physical dependence and psychological dependence.

Angela has a long-standing history of alcohol abuse. She is likely to also have an anxiety disorder.

The progression from experimentation to addiction to a particular substance is influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Describe the pros and cons associated with group therapy interventions for adolescents with substance abuse disorders.

Drinking that occurs at a college football game could be classified as ________ use.

________ prevention focuses on developing a healthy lifestyle that includes not abusing substances.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding marijuana use in adolescents?

What are the key implications for brain development that occurs during adolescence? How does this brain development put an adolescent at risk for abusing substances?

One of the more critical dangers of inhalants is that the pleasurable effects are short-lived.

Internet use disorder has been added to the DSM-5 category of substance use and addictive disorders.

The authors of the text would most likely agree with which statement related to risk-taking in adolescents?

The two periods of highest vulnerability to begin using substances are and .

A person who is _ on cocaine will experience when they attempt to stop taking that drug.