Deck 9: 12-Step Philosophy

Question 1

The origins of the 12-Step Philosophy are:

A) the Oxford Group
B) the Principles of Jesus
C) the original writing of the 12-Steps by Wilson
D) all of the above played a role

Answer 1

D

Question 2

As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concept of storytelling fits within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

A) Steps 1-3
B) Steps 4-9
C) Steps 10-12
D) All Steps

Answer 2

C

Question 3

As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concept of humility fits within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

A) Steps 1-3
B) Steps 4-9
C) Steps 10-12
D) All Steps

Answer 3

B

Question 4

______ is the 12-Step program for families of an addicted individual.

A) Alanon
B) Alateen
C) AA
D) NA

Question 5

The 12-Steps are concerned with:

A) character defects
B) psychopathology
C) illness
D) all of the above

Question 6

______ is the 12-Step program for the children of an addicted individual.

A) Alanon
B) Alateen
C) AA
D) NA

Question 7

The 12-Step Philosophy does NOT embrace which of the following?

A) Physical
B) Medical
C) Spiritual
D) Mental

Question 8

As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concept of essential limitation fits within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

A) Steps 1-3
B) Steps 4-9
C) Steps 10-12
D) All Steps

Question 9

As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concept of fellowship fits within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

A) Steps 1-3
B) Steps 4-9
C) Steps 10-12
D) All Steps

Question 10

As a clinician, if you had a client who only wanted to be in an AA or NA group with others in active recovery, you would typically refer the client to attend this group type.

A) Closed
B) Open
C) Either would be appropriate
D) AA or NA only permits those in recovery to enter

Question 11

According to Kurtz (2008), utter defeat occurs at which step?

A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Question 12

According to Kurtz (2008), owning responsibility first starts at which step?

A) Step 6
B) Step 7
C) Step 8
D) Step 9

Question 13

According to Kurtz (2008), honesty first occurs at which step?

A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Question 14

The 12-Steps work best with _______ SUD treatment.

A) inpatient
B) outpatient
C) unknown
D) both a and b

Question 15

As a student, if you wanted to learn about AA or NA groups, this would be the type of group you would most likely attend.

A) Closed
B) Open
C) Either would be appropriate
D) AA or NA only permits those in recovery to enter

Question 16

______ is a part of ______

A) Alanon, Alateen
B) Alateen, Alanon
C) Alateen, AA
D) Alanon, AA

Question 17

As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concepts of surrender and confession fit within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

A) Steps 1-3
B) Steps 4-9
C) Steps 10-12
D) All Steps

Question 18

The 12-Step Philosophy consists of:

A) the 12 Steps
B) the 12 Traditions
C) both a and b
D) other concepts besides just a and b

Question 19

According to Kurtz (2008), personal responsibility becoming "real" first starts at which step?

A) Step 6
B) Step 7
C) Step 8
D) Step 9

Question 20

According to Kurtz (2008), hope first occurs at which step?

A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C) Step 3
D) Step 4

Question 21

Briefly describe the sponsorship component of the 12 Steps.

Question 22

The 12-Steps are a spiritual version of a prior religious perspective on addiction and recovery.

Question 23

Higher power must be some form of a religious deity.

Question 24

12-Step meetings have a no crosstalk rule.

Question 25

12-Step rules permit for a trial-and-error period to see if a sponsor-sponsee relationship works.

Question 26

Please review the two Lemke and Moos (2003a, 2003b) studies pertaining to 12-Step effectiveness with older adults.

Question 27

Explain the origins of the spiritual, not religious perspective of the 12 Steps.

Question 28

Discussion-themed meetings must only focus on some component(s) of the addiction and recovery process.