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Question 1.1. __________________ is a reason that is theorized for effectiveness of coping skills
training, as
discussed in our text. (Points : 1)
It increases self-efficacy
The skills learned are crucial to the client’s recovery
The skills address an underlying need that could be a relapse trigger
All of the above
Question 2.2. ___________________ are a medication discussed in the text as one that is commonly
used to treat other mental disorders. (Points : 1)
Sedatives
Agonists
Depressants
Stimulants
Question 3.3. ___________________ is not true of cognitive restructuring. (Points : 1)
Descriptive of the process of changing thought patterns
A central concept in cognitive theory
Used to change maladaptive thought
Is one of the models of addiction
Question 4.4. If an alcohol screen shows further evaluation is warranted, the ________________ would
be
appropriate for additional evaluation. (Points : 1)
DUDIT
RAPS4
SADQ
MAST
Question 5.5. _________________ is not an advantage of thinking of alcohol use disorders as existing
along a
continuum instead of at a specific point. (Points : 1)
It supports the idea that a continuum of care is needed
It recognizes possible harm by those that are not dependent drinkers
It helps avoid premature treatment
It encourages thinking about drinking before there are problems
Question 6.6. ________________________ is not descriptive of accurate empathy. (Points : 1)
An evidence-based practice
A skill that can be learned
A particular kind of listening
A motivational interviewing tool
Question 7.7. _____________________ is a recommend reason for termination from a group according
to
the text. (Points : 1)
Premature termination
Returning to substance use
Termination for cause
Coming to the end of group therapy
Question 8.8. It is important to assess multiple areas to address the whole person rather than only their
substance
use. ________________ is not an area typically assessed. (Points : 1)
family history
personal strengths
prior treatment
academic records
Question 9.9. __________________ is not an aspect associated with cognitive-behavioral theory.
(Points : 1)
Skills practicing in session and outside of therapy
Functional analysis of substance use
Coping skills training
Examine the cognitive process involved in use
Question 10.10. ___________________ is not an aspect of group therapy for which a plan should be
developed in
advance. (Points : 1)
Concluding the group
Resistance
Cross-talk
Self-disclosure
Question 11.11. ___________________ is a recommended approach to help increase medication
adherence. (Points : 1)
Explore client’s beliefs and concerns about the medication
Provide the client a list of ways to improve adherence
Leaving this area to the medical professional because this is their expertise
Motivational interviewing
Question 12.12. The _____________________________ test assesses motivation for change. (Points :
1)
SOCRATES
InDUC
MAST
AUDIT
Question 13.13. _________________ is not a barrier that may interfere between stabilization and
treatment. (Points : 1)
The client choosing to leave
Waiting lists
Formal treatment is no longer needed
All of the above
Question 14.14. The ____________ test is a screening instrument. (Points : 1)
AUI
MAST
ASI
InDUC
Question 15.15. An integrative approach is a well-rounded approach to treatment of substance use
disorders. The
component that is not associated with this approach is _____________________________. (Points : 1)
multidisciplinary
comprehensive and evidence-based
holistic
specialized care
Question 16.16. ____________________ is not one of the variations in mutual help groups. (Points : 1)
The substance or behavior for which the group is intended
An emphasis on ego deflation versus self-enhancement
Peer support versus professional treatment
The inclusion or exclusion of a spiritual focus
Question 17.17. ________________ is not a health care need that is addressed during the stabilization
phase. (Points : 1)
Vital signs
Psychiatric needs
Nutritional needs
Infectious diseases
Question 18.18. ___________________ is not applicable to getting a client to admit that they have a
problem. (Points : 1)
It is a prerequisite for change
It is described by our text authors as a waste of time
May at times never come even among those that successfully change their behavior
Does not increase the likelihood that the change process will progress
Question 19.19. Certain diagnostic groups commonly co-occur with substance use disorders.
___________________ is a diagnostic group that is over-represented in conjunction with substance use
disorders. (Points : 1)
eating disorders
impulse control disorders
mood disorders
cognitive disorders
Question 20.20. ________________ is not a factor to which sociocultural models attribute the etiology
of substance
use disorders. (Points : 1)
Ease and availability of substances
Being in a setting where use is prevalent
Classical conditioning
Advertising and media
Question 21.21. ASAM’s Patient Placement Criteria is not _____________________________. (Points :
1)
the accepted standard for choosing client placement
an example of a decision rule system developed by professional consensus
a system developed in response to an overuse of inpatient services
a system with four levels of care and six dimensions of potential need
Question 22.22. Tolerance is _______________________. (Points : 1)
adaptation of the body to a substance
a reduced effect of a given dose of a substance
one of the dimensions of addiction
all of the above
Question 23.23. _____________________ is not listed in the text as one of the advantages of including
brief
intervention prior to additional treatment. (Points : 1)
More accurate assessment results
Improved treatment attendance
Doubled rate of post treatment abstinence
Improved attendance in other settings such as methadone maintenance
Question 24.24. Ideas from the personal responsibility models of addiction are still apparent in our
society today.
_____________ is not an idea that stems from the personal responsibility model. (Points : 1)
religious prohibitions
recognition of addictive properties of substances
emphasis on spiritual factors in some peer support models
how it is viewed in judicial settings
Question 25.25. _________________ is not one of the models that have been used to explain the link
between
family and addiction. (Points : 1)
Disturbed spouse hypothesis
Disturbed family hypothesis
Games alcoholics play hypothesis
Codependence hypothesis
Question 26.26. ___________________ is not one of the strategies suggested during maintenance.
(Points : 1)
Keep the door open
Use the client’s wisdom
Relapse prevention
Follow up
Question 27.27. ___________________ is not one of the components of negotiating change, conflicts
and problems
in the BCT method. (Points : 1)
Requesting change
Conflict resolution
Problem solving
Identifying problems
Question 28.28. Important components of CM include ____________________. (Points : 1)
assessing CM related needs
the referral process
getting client agreement
all of the above
Question 29.29. ___________________ is not one of the three questions in the text for dealing with
resumed use. (Points : 1)
What’s up?
What’s wrong?
What’s new?
What’s needed?
Question 30.30. One setting for detoxification might be ____________________. (Points : 1)
intensive outpatient
outpatient
residential
none of the above
Question 31.31. _____________________ is not a part of supporting sobriety in the BCT approach.
(Points : 1)
A daily trust discussion
Reviewing the recovery calendar weekly in session
Talking about future potential use throughout the week
Encouragement, praise, and reinforcement
Question 32.32. According to research, skills training ________________. (Points : 1)
work best in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy
is associated with better post treatment outcomes
is conducted in a one on one setting so it can be individualized
can be offered efficiently by being provided in a group setting
Question 33.33. A brief intervention _________________________. (Points : 1)
takes place in one session
is an hour plus in length
can be used in general mental health and in specialized addiction treatment settings
involves family members describing the effects of their loved one’s use
Question 34.34. ___________________ is a potential problem in terms of diagnosing co-occurring
disorders. (Points : 1)
Considering symptoms that dissipate after stabilization
Deciphering between the effects of use and withdrawal and symptoms of other disorders
Completing a comprehensive assessment
Insurance will not cover diagnosing two conditions
Question 35.35. ____________ is not a term which indicates the strongest level of commitment.
(Points : 1)
I pledge to
I guarantee
I vow
I know
Question 36.36. _____________________ is not one of tools discussed in the text as one that is helpful
in
maximizing adherence in the CM process. (Points : 1)
Proximal goals
Creating discrepancy
Delaying a decision
Decisional balance
Question 37.37. Goals of BCT include ____________________________. (Points : 1)
discussing the BCT approach and enhancing motivation for the approach
to have the client achieve and maintain abstinence
to improve the quality of the relationship
eliminate dysfunction in the relationship
Question 38.38. __________________________________ is not a component of increasing positive
relationships in
the BCT method. (Points : 1)
Discussing displeasing actions in the therapy session
Increasing positive behaviors
Sharing positive activities
Listing and noticing pleasing behaviors
Question 39.39. A shift is occurring in how we view addiction from being at one binary point to existing
along a
continuum. A benefit of viewing addiction as occurring at one binary point is
_________________________________. (Points : 1)
the need for responsible use by those without a problem may be missed
the problem is identified at a certain point and can then be addressed
the focus is on whether or not an addiction exists instead of on other important factors
problems can be addressed earlier because they can be identified earlier
Question 40.40. The OARS acronym represents four fundamental counseling skills. ________________
is not one of
the components of the OARS acronym. (Points : 1)
Open questions
Reflect
Synopsis
Affirm
Question 41.41. _______________________ is not listed as something that clients should remember
about urges. (Points : 1)
They are common and do not indicate failure
They will grow steadily stronger
They occur for a reason and it is important to learn those reasons
They are temporary
Question 42.42. The ___________________would not be appropriate to screen for an alcohol use
disorder. (Points : 1)
MAST
CAGE
AUDIT
DUDIT
Question 43.43. There is an important distinction between screening and evaluation. ______________
is not a
characteristic of screening. (Points : 1)
It can give false negatives
The results can indicate a diagnosis
It can give false positives
It is intentionally over-inclusive
Question 44.44. There are five principles that are at the heart of the Motivational Interviewing
philosophy and
approach. ______________________ is not one of the five principles of Motivational Interviewing.
(Points : 1)
roll with resistance
develop discrepancy
express empathy
pursue argumentation
Question 45.45. The term evidence-based means that _________________________. (Points : 1)
research has demonstrated that it works
it is more effective than other research backed methods
it is used in forensic psychology
the base of the program is used for evidence
Question 46.46. There are several advantages to treating substance use disorders in settings other than
specialized
addiction treatment settings. However, some general practitioners do not choose to treat substance
use disorder because ______________________. (Points : 1)
they need to stick to their own specialization
they have plenty of time but prioritize it in other areas
they have a belief that a specialized skill set is needed to treat addictions
they have been told not to treat these areas
Question 47.47. ___________________ is not one of the misconceptions about twelve step groups
discussed in the
text. (Points : 1)
Twelve step groups are not appropriate for those with a dual diagnosis
Twelve step groups pressure participants to discontinue medication
There is no harm in pressuring a client to attend a twelve step meeting
There is no scientific evidence for AA effectiveness
Question 48.48. _________________ is not one of the client matching approaches discussed in the
text. (Points : 1)
Informed self-matching
Assessment based matching
Natural matching
Clinical judgment
Question 49.49. The ________________ could be useful in evaluating an alcohol use disorder. (Points :
1)
URICA
DAST
InDUC
ASI
Question 50.50. __________________ is not a stated advantage of a drinker’s checkup (evaluation
checkup). (Points : 1)
It attracts people earlier, before their drinking has created more extensive life problems
It provides an evaluation for individuals who normally are not motivated to a point of seeking
treatment
It prevents the need for further treatment
It leads to a reduction in drinking by most participants
Question 51.51. __________________is not one of the characteristics that indicate a client may not be
a good match for a group setting. (Points : 1)
Strong personal discomfort in groups
Severe impulse or anger control problems
Suicidal or in acute crisis
Lacking social skills
Question 52.52. Family treatment is most beneficial for the ___________________ of the family.
(Points : 1)
husband/father
adolescent
wife/mother
it is equally beneficial for all family members
Question 53.53. Since research regarding BCT has been limited to certain couple characteristics
________________________. (Points : 1)
it would not work with couples in which both partners have a substance use disorder
it has limited effectiveness in couples without relational distress
it is not known whether effectiveness of this model extends to other types of couples
both a and b
Question 54.54. _______________ is not true of clients in the contemplation stage of change. (Points :
1)
They are often highly resistive
They are ambivalent about their need for change
They are in a stage in which a change plan can be started
They will not generally respond well to a confrontational approach
Question 55.55. ___________________ is not one of the items discussed in the text as a step a
provider can take to
enhance adherence. (Points : 1)
Assessing and addressing barriers to adherence
Double booking
Negotiating a trial period
Conducting a role induction interview
Question 56.56. _________________ is one of the detoxification models. (Points : 1)
Physical model
Social model
Management model
Health model
Question 57.57. Cognitive therapy has formalized several common errors in thinking that, according to
this approach,
can lead to problems in behavior. ______________ is not a common cognitive error according to
cognitive theory. (Points : 1)
Fallacy of fairness
Mind reading
Generalization
Global labeling
Question 58.58. ___________________is a lesson that can be learned from examining data about
other chronic
illnesses. (Points : 1)
Most people will use substances again but not within the first several months
Treatment is less intensive in Phase 3
Do not discharge clients for the same reason for which you admitted them
Treatment is more intensive in Phase 4
Question 59.59. The theory for why brief interventions work proposed by our text authors is
_________________________________. (Points : 1)
it is more effective than other treatment models
there is not really a need for longer treatment
it taps into the client’s self-regulatory process and motivation
it is the approach that is best matched to those with substance use disorders
Question 60.60. One of the dimensions of motivation is ______________________. (Points : 1)
availability
desire
reasonable
communication
Question 61.61. _________________is not true of Behavioral couple therapy (BCT). (Points : 1)
It is the treatment method which has the strongest support in the research for its efficacy
It is less effective than treatment that involves the entire family
It produces better results than individual therapy
It provides other benefits such as reduced domestic violence and reduced social costs
Question 62.62. In addition to naming the substance use disorder, the DSM-5 has a severity rating
system that goes
along with the idea of addiction occurring along a continuum. The severity ratings for substance use
disorders in the DSM-5 are _____________. (Points : 1)
mild, moderate, severe
minor, average, extreme
misuse, abuse, dependence
mild, medium, severe
Question 63.63. ___________________ is not a maintenance strategy. (Points : 1)
Following a relapse prevention plan
Maintenance medications
Self-monitoring
Dealing with problems
Question 64.64. _____________________ approach(es) match well with harm reduction. (Points : 1)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing
None – because therapy has different goals than harm reduction
Motivational interviewing only
Cognitive-behavioral therapy only
Question 65.65. The ACT model of Case Management (CM) _________________________. (Points : 1)
is one of the least comprehensive models of case management
is not appropriate for dually diagnosed clients
pursues one primary goal at a time
includes a greater emphasis on therapeutic skills
Question 66.66. _________________________ is not categorized as an indication of a weaker
commitment to
change. (Points : 1)
I am prepared to
I mean to
I think I will
I wager
Question 67.67. Brief intervention approaches have been shown to be highly effective in many
situations.
_________________________ is not an advantage for brief intervention. (Points : 1)
services available in multiple settings
it is an evidence-based method
need for other, more expensive services can be avoided
may get clients immediate services rather than being placed on a waiting list
Question 68.68. ___________________ is not true of the term mutual help groups. (Points : 1)
Mutual help is a better descriptor than self-help because of the support of others that is
inherent in
these groups
They are comprised of others who are also seeking recovery
They have been met with mixed opinions from the treatment community
They are the most common form of treatment available
Question 69.69. The ____________________ is designed to screen for an alcohol use disorder. (Points :
1)
RAPS4
ASAM
ADS
DUDIT
Question 70.70. _______________________ is not true of twelve step groups. (Points : 1)
There are different meeting formats
Another term for these groups is twelve step facilitation therapy
Closed meeting are restricted to members of the group
There are groups geared toward various demographic groups
Question 71.71. Sustain talk is not ___________________. (Points : 1)
denial
the opposite of change talk
an action that triggers appetitive channels in the brain
sometimes intermingled with change talk
Question 72.72. In the context of the dimensions of addiction, ___________ is the term used to
indicate that there
are troubles caused by the substance use. (Points : 1)
difficulties
problems
struggles
hassles
Question 73.73. _________________ is not an accurate statement about BCT. (Points : 1)
A method that can be used as an adjunct to other treatment
Twelve to 20 weekly sessions of 50–60 minutes each
Moderately to highly structured
More effective than the briefer six session version
Question 74.74. ___________________ is not a protective factor as related to relapse. (Points : 1)
Thinking of the benefits of being clean
Social support
Avoid previous situations associated with use
Completion of the treatment plan
Question 75.75. ___________________ is not a hypothesi …
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