Deck 5: Addiction Theory and Counseling Approaches

Question 1

The moral theory of addiction

A)views addiction as a social issue
B)views addiction as a failure to provide adequate parenting
C)views addiction as a character flaw
D)believes there is nothing wrong with addiction

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The disease theory

A)was a theory developed by Dr.Jellinek
B)was quickly dropped as a theory because of its' lack of ability to explain all addiction
C)was developed to explain the relationship of addiction to the family
D)is not a theory

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Social learning theory

A)was a prevalent theory up until the early 1900's
B)has, at its' basis, the belief that we learn by observing others
C)has been disproven and is no longer considered a valid theory for explaining addiction
D)believes that we should do unto others as they do unto us

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Genetic theory

A)believes that there are two types of alcoholics (Type I and Type II)
B)believes that addiction can be transmitted much like a virus
C)believes that there is no basis for inter-generational addiction
D)has been dismissed as no longer valid

Question 5

Neurobiology

A)is now examining the relationship between addiction and the brain chemistry
B)is now being used to explain some of the changes in behavior that occurs when drugs are consumed
C)examines the interaction with pharmacology and the brain
D)all of the above

Question 6

There are how many mechanisms in Freud's theory of ego defense mechanisms

A)three
B)five
C)eight
D)ten

Question 7

Behavioral therapies emphasize a focus on _________.

A)positive behavior to eliminate negative ones
B)negative behaviors to effect positive change
C)reinforcement to keep behaviors static
D)none of the above

Question 8

Some of the aspects of moral theory are still in evidence today in our social policies

Question 9

Calling addiction a disease can provide addicts an excuse for using.

Question 10

Freud postulated three aspects to the mind - the id, ego and super-ego

Question 11

Anna Freud carried on her father's work on ego defense mechanisms

Question 12

There are essentially six basic principles to motivational interviewing .

Question 13

Motivational interviewing has been identified as one of SAMHSA's best practices

Question 14

Genetic Theory is a fad that will quickly fade away.