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Characteristics of Type II alcohol dependency include a. submission to rules and behavioral demands. b. involvement in high risk-taking behaviors. c. minimal involvement in antisocial behaviors in young adulthood. d. virtually never developing an AUD prior to age 25. Following […]

The development of pharmaceuticals specific to substance use disorders has been delayed because a. those regions of the brain involved in the addictions are so widespread that no single pharmaceutical, or combination of pharmaceuticals, can work on every one. b. […]

To a behavioralist, the concept of ________ is an illusion. a. reward paradigm b. punishment schedule c. personality d. form that reward takes The main vehicle of personality change in the TC environment is thought to be the a. revamping […]

Research has suggested that the “false positive” rate for some commercially available urine toxicology testing kits is as high as a. 30-35 percent. b. 25-30 percent. c. 45-50 percent. d. 15-20 percent. According to your text, the first-time or rare […]

The Secular Organization for Sobriety holds that each of the following is true EXCEPT a. it is possible for many people to learn to be social drinkers again. b. tolerance causes the individual to crave chemicals. c. chemical use is […]

Health care professionals have a single, clear definition of what an intervention is with substance abusing clients. a. True b. False During “euphoric recall,” the person will a. sound as if he or she is speaking of a valued friend. […]

What percentage of medical students meet the criteria for diagnosis of alcohol abuse? a. 11 percent b. 18 percent c. 25 percent d. 32 percent Vernon Johnson believed an addicted person a. needed to hit bottom before an intervention could […]

The biological half-life of nicotine is approximately a. 120 minutes. b. 60 minutes. c. 45 minutes. d. 180 minutes. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 a. merely required that manufacturers of a product list the ingredients of that […]

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychiatric symptoms of steroids abuse? a. Aggression b. Irritability c. Antisocial behavior d. Hyperactivity Which of the following is one of the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of a substance use […]

According to your text, one unwanted side-effect of anabolic steroid abuse is the a. decrease in low density lipoproteins. b. alteration of the body’s ability to form blood clots in an emergency. c. increase in low density lipoproteins. d. increased […]

According to your text, which of the following is NOT one of the roles the assessment process plays? a. Forms the foundation of the rehabilitation process b. Helps put the drug abuser in jail c. Helps identify those individuals who […]

The estimated economic impact of alcohol use disorders in the United States is thought to be a. $98 million per year. b. $900 for each person over the age of 18. c. $638 for each person. d. half of national […]

Researchers have found that women in rehabilitation programs frequently report that they a. have more physical handicaps than men in treatment. b. were introduced to the drug(s) of abuse by their partners. c. were the one who introduced their partners […]

Physicians often claim that, because of “neuroplasticity,” addictions are brain diseases. In reality a. neuroplasticity can only take place under special circumstances. b. neuroplasticity only involves regions of the brain involved in involuntary behaviors. c. we do not yet know […]

In general, peak blood alcohol levels after the ingestion of single alcoholic drink are achieved in ______minutes. a. 5-10 b. 15-25 c. 30-60 d. 70-90 In 1990, Congress a. totally banned the use of anabolic steroids. b. outlawed the use […]

One downfall of keeping the client in the community while he/she participates in outpatient treatment is a. the fees charged for outpatient treatment are much more than for inpatient treatment. b. the individual is still exposed to drug cues and […]

Inhalant abuse, especially volatile solvent abuse, is difficult to control mostly because a. the users are young. b. the laws that outlaw inhalant abuse are not strong enough. c. there are very few symptoms of the abuse. d. the substances […]

Research suggests that ____ of persons on methadone maintenance programs present with a severe chronic pain syndrome. a. 17 percent b. 6 percent c. 37 percent d. 11 percent Acetaminophen’s analgesic potential is approximately a. twice that of aspirin. b. […]

Research has suggested that for every $1 invested in a methadone maintenance program, the return to society is about _______in terms of reduced hospitalization, crime, etc. a. $5 b. $24 c. $38 d. $15 The median age for anabolic steroid […]

The effects of a single dose of MDMA are usually experienced within a. 30-60 minutes. b. 2 hours. c. 90 minutes. d. 3-4 minutes. In research, volunteers who are not in pain but are given a therapeutic dose of narcotic […]

In contrast to young adults in general, what percentage of college students report having abused an opioid? a. 17.6 percent b. 1.9 percent c. 7.1 percent d. 8.3 percent Which of the following statements is true? a. Although residential programs […]

One in five citizens of the United States a. has ingested hallucinogens. b. smokes cigarettes. c. drinks alcohol daily. d. has ever used a tobacco product. Janie is about to successfully graduate from residential treatment. She lacks a stable support […]

Which of the following is NOT a part of recovery programs according to George Vaillant? a. Increased spirituality b. Compulsory supervision c. Pharmacotherapy (treatment of a specified disorder with medications) d. New love relationships Which of the following social barriers […]

A person who has been found to have a “dirty” urine toxicology test for the first time ____has a substance addiction. a. possibly b. definitely c. cannot possibly (since it is only their first time) d. and has a high […]

Scientists tend to a. embrace the scholarly works of the church as part of the foundation of modern science. b. seek to reinforce the work of Descartes now that the methods to do so are being developed. c. dismiss the […]

The set of symptoms experienced when a user stops or curtails the intake of a substance is called a. psychological dependence. b. withdrawal syndrome. c. loss of control. d. addiction. What percent of the entire world population has used at […]

Approximately ____ of all adults will demonstrate at least one sign of an alcohol use disorder (AUD). a. 5-10 percent b. 50 percent c. 30-40 percent d. 25 percent Discuss, with examples, the terms prime and side effects of chemical […]

Your __________ pertain to what you hope to accomplish in an occupation. a. work salaries b. work needs c. work values d. work priorities Many training programs offer some __________ in which students can become more aware of how their […]

__________ help people become aware of their cognitions (the dialogue that goes on within us) and how their thinking affects how they feel and act. a. Cognitive therapists b. Rational emotive behavior therapy c. Adlerian therapy d. Individual stressors In […]

A __________ is when helpers temporarily put their reactions aside and later process them in their own therapy. a. political transference b. parallel process c. resistance d. transference Leading a group is _____ than working on an individual basis with […]

Sometimes, the initial level of intervention does not resolve a client’s crisis. The effects of the crisis can linger, and vestiges much be worked through. This is where __________ becomes necessary. a. first-order intervention b. second-order intervention c. psychological first […]

Self-care is not a(n) a. narcissistic luxury. b. human requisite. c. ethical imperative. d. clinical necessity. Recording your self-talk for 15 minutes at the same time each day for several days describes which productive way to become more aware of […]

Gestalt therapy focuses on all of the following EXCEPT a. bringing unfinished business from the past into the present. b. objective evaluation of treatment outcomes. c. direct experiencing. d. awareness. Barbara constantly compliments and attempts to flatter her counselor with […]

Which stage of a group is characterized by dealing with conflict, defensiveness, and resistance? a. Working b. Transition c. Final d. Initial The MSW (Master in Social Work) degree a. is focused on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment procedures for mildly […]

There are many considerations to take into account when selecting your educational program and your career in the helping professions. Which of the following is NOT a topic in the book? a. The joys and rewards of being a helping […]

People with disabilities generally report __________ as major impediments in living with a disability. a. physical barriers more thanpsychosocial issues b. psychosocial issues more thanphysical barriers c. physical pain less thaninternalized discrimination d. body dysmorphic disorder less thanfinancial problems Which […]

Any indigenous healing practices may a. cause helpers to feel a heightened sense of anxiety. b. benefit the helper’s self-care program. c. require helpers to abandon their own religious or spiritual values. d. may be unethical and illegal. In cases […]

Home visits, and out-of-office visits fall into the category of a. boundary crossings. b. boundary violations. c. boundary considerations. d. none of the above. A counselor working with a group of traumatized veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan may […]

“What has worked for you before?” Identify the stage from the five-stage counseling model where an interviewer would most likely use this question. a. Stage 1: Empathic relationship Initiating the session b. Stage 2: Story and Strengths Gathering data c. […]

The wellness model refers to self-in-relationship, the person-in-community, and individual-in-social context. Which of the following is also true of the wellness model? a. Self is divisible; clients may work on issues independent of other issues. b. Individuals have no impact […]

The basic listening sequence (BLS) is a key counselor action in Story and Strengths, Stage 2 of the five-stage interview structure, in which of the following theories? a. Decisional Counseling b. Person-Centered Counseling c. Cognitive Behavioral Training d. Brief Counseling […]

Questions may activate memories stored in the: a. amygdala. b. hippocampus. c. dopamine system. d. thalamus. ____________ first brought issues of stress to our attention. a. Hans Selye b. Sigmund Freud c. Albert Ellis d. Allen Ivey Answer: A Nonattention […]

The basic listening sequence can operate in which of the following settings? a. Management b. Sales c. Medicine d. All of these Silence: a. needs to be avoided in some cultural contexts. b. is central when you are working with […]

According to Ivey, consciousness represents the psychological present. What is the typical length of the psychological present? a. 10 to 75 milliseconds b. 100 to 750 milliseconds c. 1 to 3 seconds d. None of the above Which of the […]

Which of the following questions is most likely to bring out data that was missed earlier, according to the authors? a. “Could you tell me more?” b. “What happened specifically? Could you give me an example?” c. “How do you […]

Which one of the following statements is NOT true of mutuality focus? a. Mutuality can be controversial and should be used infrequently. b. Mutuality can be powerful as it uses the interviewer as an instrument. c. Mutuality is not a […]

Which one of the following is a key interviewer behavior when working with children? a. Be prepared to help children focus on a single issue. b. Allow them to play with clay or draw to expend excess energy. c. Soften […]

Which of the following statements is TRUE of active listening? a. Active listening demands that the interviewer fully participate in the interview by encouraging, paraphrasing, or summarizing. b. Active listening demands serious attention to empathy. c. Active listening enables the […]

Which of the following would be a possible way to help clients increase emotional expression? a. “What are you feeling right now at this moment?” b. “Pay attention to the feelings in your body.” c. “Would you go back and […]

Relapse prevention relates to which stage of the interview? a. Story and strengths b. Goals c. Restory d. Action What was the core emphasis of the second interview with Nelida? a. Nelida as an individual. b. Nelida’s individual responsibilities. c. […]