Question 1

Relapse chain is a sequence of events leading to a relapse that can take many forms.

Accepted Answer

A relapse chain is indeed a sequence of events or conditions that lead up to a relapse, and it can manifest in various ways depending on individual circumstances and triggers.

Question 2

In which stage of change process does the counselor tip the balance-evokes reasons to change and strengthen self- efficacy?
A) Contemplation
B) Action
C) Maintenance
D) Preparation

Accepted Answer

In the contemplation stage of change, individuals are considering making a change but are ambivalent. Counselors aim to tip the balance by evoking reasons for change and strengthening self-efficacy, helping individuals resolve their ambivalence and move towards making a decision to change.

Question 3

Lifestyle imbalances occur when people's balance between external demands (their "should") and pleasure and self- fulfillment (their "wants") is inordinately weighed to the side of the "wants," which leads to indulgence and gratification.

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle imbalances occur when there is a disproportionate focus on either side, whether it's the "should" (external demands and responsibilities) or the "wants" (pleasure and self-fulfillment), not exclusively when it's weighed to the side of the "wants."

Question 4

Which is the first model to be conceptualized as a way to understand alcoholism and has since been applied to the general field of addictions?
A) Social learning model
B) Biopsychosocial model
C) The disease model
D) Direct observation method

Accepted Answer

The disease model was the first to conceptualize alcoholism as a disease, laying the groundwork for understanding addictions within a medical framework. This model views alcoholism as a chronic, progressive disease with genetic, physiological, and environmental factors.

Question 5

Identify from the following one of the primary psychological domains of the Gorski Relapse Model.
A) Anger
B) Joy
C) Sadness
D) Thinking

Accepted Answer

The Gorski Relapse Model identifies "Thinking" as one of the primary psychological domains, emphasizing how cognitive processes and patterns can influence relapse in individuals recovering from addiction.

Question 6

Kevin is in the early stages of recovery from cocaine abuse and sometimes feels euphoric about his abstinence and refuses to believe that any problems will arise in future. What type of risk factor is Kevin facing?
A) Lifestyle risk factor
B) Cognitive risk factor
C) Abstinence violation effect
D) The relapse chain

Accepted Answer

Kevin's situation involves a cognitive risk factor because his euphoria and disbelief in facing future problems are related to his thought processes and beliefs, which can influence his behavior and potentially lead to relapse. Cognitive risk factors in substance abuse recovery often involve how individuals think about their ability to maintain abstinence and their attitudes towards substance use.

Question 7

Which of the following is the process of becoming dysfunctional in recovery, which ends in physical or emotional collapse, suicide, or self-medication with alcohol or other drugs?
A) Relapse
B) Transition
C) Recovery
D) HALTS

Accepted Answer

Relapse is the process where an individual in recovery from substance abuse or mental health issues returns to their previous state of dysfunction, potentially leading to physical or emotional collapse, suicide, or self-medication with alcohol or other drugs.

Question 8

In which of the following models do the multiple systems interact both in the development of addictive behaviors and in their treatment?
A) Disease model
B) Gorski's model
C) Biopsychosocial model
D) Social learning model

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model emphasizes the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in the development and treatment of addictive behaviors, recognizing that addiction is a complex phenomenon influenced by multiple systems.

Question 9

In which of the following methods are the clients taught to be critical observers of their bodily responses when they become exceptionally sensitive to environmental influences on their behavior?
A) Substitute indulgences
B) Rationalization and denial
C) Labeling and detachment
D) Avoiding urges and cravings

Accepted Answer

Labeling and detachment involve clients learning to observe their bodily responses critically, especially when they become highly sensitive to environmental influences on their behavior. This method helps in creating a psychological distance between the individual and their reactions, allowing for better management of their responses.

Question 10

According to contemporary models advanced by Prochaska and DiClemente (2012), people move through several stages when going through the process of change in addictive behaviors. Briefly explain these stages.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A slip is a return to uncontrolled substance abuse, whereas a relapse is a temporary lapse in control.

Accepted Answer

A slip is a brief lapse or return to substance use, but the individual quickly returns to recovery efforts, whereas a relapse is a more serious return to uncontrolled substance abuse.

Question 12

The mindfulness-based relapse prevention helps the client develop an awareness of substance use triggers and resulting consequences and then be able to stop the triggering process by using coping skills to manage situations that lead to substance use.

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) is designed to teach individuals who are recovering from addictive behaviors to become aware of their personal triggers, the consequences of falling back into addiction, and how to effectively use coping skills to deal with high-risk situations and emotional distress, thereby preventing relapse.

Question 13

The concept of is rooted in evidence-based best practices designed to end the defeating cycle of substance abuse.
A) abstinence violation
B) relapse prevention
C) medication avoidance
D) late recovery

Accepted Answer

Relapse prevention is a strategy in substance abuse treatment focusing on identifying and managing high-risk situations for relapse. It is based on evidence and best practices to help individuals sustain recovery and avoid returning to substance use.

Question 14

Recovery is a developmental process that goes through five stages, namely, hunger, anger, loneliness, tired states, and sickness.

Accepted Answer

Recovery is often described in terms of stages, but the five stages mentioned (hunger, anger, loneliness, tired states, and sickness) do not accurately represent a recognized model of recovery in psychological or medical literature. Recovery models typically focus on stages of awareness, consideration, exploration, preparation, and maintenance, especially in the context of addiction or mental health.

Question 15

Discuss briefly the determinants of relapse in the context of the process of change in addictive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following is the first tool in training clients to recognize high-risk situations?
A) Booster sessions
B) Self-monitoring
C) Direct observation method
D) Efficacy-enhancing imagery technique

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring is the first tool in training clients to recognize high-risk situations because it involves clients tracking their own behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, which helps them identify patterns and situations that may lead to undesirable behaviors.

Question 17

A client slipping back into old addictive pattern that is not managed correctly by redefining it as a learning experience may face _.
A) extreme embarrassment
B) mindfulness
C) the revolving door syndrome
D) the abstinence violation effect (AVE)

Accepted Answer

The abstinence violation effect (AVE) refers to the negative cognitive and emotional responses that occur when an individual who is trying to maintain abstinence from an addictive behavior slips or relapses. This can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and a sense of failure, potentially causing a full-blown relapse.

Quiz 7: Maintaining Change in Substance Use Behaviors

Relapse chain is a sequence of events leading to a relapse that can take many forms.

In which stage of change process does the counselor tip the balance-evokes reasons to change and strengthen self- efficacy?

Lifestyle imbalances occur when people's balance between external demands (their "should") and pleasure and self- fulfillment (their "wants") is inordinately weighed to the side of the "wants," which leads to indulgence and gratification.

Which is the first model to be conceptualized as a way to understand alcoholism and has since been applied to the general field of addictions?

Identify from the following one of the primary psychological domains of the Gorski Relapse Model.

Kevin is in the early stages of recovery from cocaine abuse and sometimes feels euphoric about his abstinence and refuses to believe that any problems will arise in future. What type of risk factor is Kevin facing?

Which of the following is the process of becoming dysfunctional in recovery, which ends in physical or emotional collapse, suicide, or self-medication with alcohol or other drugs?

In which of the following models do the multiple systems interact both in the development of addictive behaviors and in their treatment?

In which of the following methods are the clients taught to be critical observers of their bodily responses when they become exceptionally sensitive to environmental influences on their behavior?

According to contemporary models advanced by Prochaska and DiClemente (2012), people move through several stages when going through the process of change in addictive behaviors. Briefly explain these stages.

A slip is a return to uncontrolled substance abuse, whereas a relapse is a temporary lapse in control.

The mindfulness-based relapse prevention helps the client develop an awareness of substance use triggers and resulting consequences and then be able to stop the triggering process by using coping skills to manage situations that lead to substance use.

The concept of is rooted in evidence-based best practices designed to end the defeating cycle of substance abuse.

Recovery is a developmental process that goes through five stages, namely, hunger, anger, loneliness, tired states, and sickness.

Discuss briefly the determinants of relapse in the context of the process of change in addictive behaviors.

Which of the following is the first tool in training clients to recognize high-risk situations?

A client slipping back into old addictive pattern that is not managed correctly by redefining it as a learning experience may face _.