Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, not a neurotransmitter.

Question 2

The continuum of drug behavior follows what pattern?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

The diet of a drug abuser often:

Accepted Answer

Drug abuse often leads to a decrease in appetite and poor nutritional intake, resulting in a decreased diet.

Question 4

Outpatient treatment for adolescent drug and alcohol addiction often includes:

Accepted Answer

Outpatient treatment for adolescent drug and alcohol addiction typically includes a combination of 12-step program involvement, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and family therapy sessions to address various aspects of addiction and recovery.

Question 5

Adolescents who are frequent drug abusers appear to be:

Accepted Answer

Frequent drug abuse in adolescents is often associated with emotional withdrawal, deviant lifestyles, increased antisocial behavior, and general unhappiness, making all the options applicable.

Question 6

According to research by Young (2004), which of the following are NOT part of the diagnostic criteria for Internet addiction?

Accepted Answer

Using the Internet as a primary research tool for school or work is a normal and productive use of the Internet, not a criterion for addiction.

Question 7

When viewing adolescent drug addiction from the perspective of family dynamics, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Genetics is a factor in drug addiction, but family dynamics focus on the interactions and roles within the family, not solely on genetic predispositions.

Question 8

All of the following are SSRI's EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Wellbutrin is not an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). It is an NDRI (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor).

Question 9

Although neuroscience research has many positive implications for developments in counseling, there are some concerns among professionals. These include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Clients finding scientific discussions discomforting and confusing is not a commonly cited concern among professionals regarding neuroscience research in counseling. The other options reflect concerns about the implications of neuroscience in understanding and treating psychological issues.

Question 10

Addictions counseling involves clients who abuse:

Accepted Answer

Addictions counseling can involve clients who abuse a variety of substances and behaviors, including alcohol, narcotics, gambling, and shopping.

Question 11

The stages of change in Prochaska and DiClemente's (1992) model are:

Accepted Answer

Prochaska and DiClemente's model, also known as the Transtheoretical Model, includes the stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about drug use and abuse is most true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements about drug...

Question 13

The difference between drug use and drug abuse is the:

Accepted Answer

Drug use becomes drug abuse when there is a compulsive need for the drug, often leading to harmful consequences.

Question 14

All of the following are characteristics of effective adolescent addiction prevention programs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Effective adolescent addiction prevention programs are not typically funded through health insurance premiums; they often rely on community, school, or government funding.

Question 15

Treatment of the drug abuser usually requires:

Accepted Answer

Treatment of drug abuse often involves a comprehensive approach that includes individual therapy, family counseling, and group counseling to address various aspects of the individual's life and support recovery.

Question 16

An addiction is defined as a persistent, chronic, and intense focus on a single behavior pattern that feels:

Accepted Answer

The answer of An addiction is defined as a persistent,...

Question 17

One explanation for why counseling approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness training may be effective in reducing emotional arousal is:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness training are thought to be effective because they engage the cortex, which can help regulate the amygdala, a brain structure involved in emotional responses such as fear.

Question 18

All of the following are true with regard to addictions counseling EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Clients often do not fully understand the physical and mental effects of alcohol and most drugs, which is why education is a crucial part of addictions counseling.

Question 19

"My client has ADHD; his brain's hard-wiring is faulty." What is inaccurate about this statement?

Accepted Answer

Neurons are not connected like wires; they communicate through synapses and neurotransmitters, not through a hard-wired system.

Quiz 12: Neuroscience, Addictions Counseling, and Psychopharmacology