Question 1

Jason works out three hours a day. Despite compliments from friends and family members regarding his strength and muscular physique, he believes that he is thin and weak. These perceptions suggest that Jason has

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A)   anorexia nervosa.
B)   an exercise habit.
C)   muscle dysmorphia.
D)   bulimia nervosa.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Explain the high that occurs with disordered gambling.

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Question 3

Compulsive gamblers can stop gambling anytime they wish if they simply decide to stop.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Many people with sexual addiction

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A)   are nurtured and cared for by their sexual partners.
B)   set a goal of having sex with a certain number of partners.
C)   are actively seeking a meaningful relationship.
D)   have a history of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Relapse prevention is a simple process for a recovering addict.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The inability to reliably predict whether a particular behavior will be healthy or damaging is an example of

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A)   addiction.
B)   denial.
C)   loss of control.
D)   tolerance.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following suggests a genetic influence on addiction?

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A)   Identical twins are less likely than fraternal twins to have similarities in regard to alcoholism.
B)   Fraternal twins are less likely than identical twins to have similarities in regard to alcoholism.
C)   The risk for alcoholism is higher for women versus men.
D)   The risk for alcoholism is higher for men versus women.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is True regarding the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

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A)   Addiction is caused by hereditary factors.
B)   Addiction is caused by a variety of factors operating together.
C)   There is no genetic influence on addiction.
D)   Cultural expectations can contribute to an addiction.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The development of tolerance for an addictive substance leads to a need for larger and larger amounts of the substance to obtain the same effect.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jake's friends refuse to loan him any more money because they've realized he is addicted to gambling. They have taken this step because they do not want to be

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A)   enablers.
B)   responsible.
C)   codependents.
D)   dysfunctional.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Signs of Internet addiction include

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A)   needing to use the Internet to research school assignments.
B)   affecting job performance by using more online tools.
C)   neglecting family and friends and getting less sleep.
D)   making Facebook updates at least once a day.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

People seek out addictive behaviors to temporarily alleviate personal pain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Alcohol addiction and eating disorders commonly occur together in women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Process addictions involve behaviors that are addictive because they are

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A)   relievers of physical pain.
B)   compulsive.
C)   mood altering.
D)   enabling.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Jen's parents drink a few martinis every night "to relax." Their behavior can affect Jen's alcohol use according to which theory?

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A)   Environmental cues
B)   Social learning
C)   Psychosocial structuring
D)   Biological influenceE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

Steve is obsessed with exercising. If he has to schedule something during the time he'd planned for his workout, he becomes totally preoccupied with how he'll fit it in that day. What symptom of addiction does this demonstrate?

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A)   Denial
B)   Loss of control
C)   Compulsion
D)   Negative consequencesE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Muscle dysmorphia is sometimes referred to as bigarexia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Detoxification from an addictive substance can be dangerous for some people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Men and women are equally likely to have gambling problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Enablers are generally unaware that their behavior is contributing to the continuation of the addiction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Detoxification from an addictive substance can be dangerous for some people.

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Enablers are generally unaware that their behavior is contributing to the continuation of the addiction.

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The development of tolerance for an addictive substance leads to a need for larger and larger amounts of the substance to obtain the same effect.

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Muscle dysmorphia is sometimes referred to as bigarexia.

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Compulsive gamblers can stop gambling anytime they wish if they simply decide to stop.

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Which of the following statements is True regarding the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

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Which of the following suggests a genetic influence on addiction?

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Relapse prevention is a simple process for a recovering addict.

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Explain the high that occurs with disordered gambling.

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Alcohol addiction and eating disorders commonly occur together in women.

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Jake's friends refuse to loan him any more money because they've realized he is addicted to gambling. They have taken this step because they do not want to be

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Signs of Internet addiction include

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Many people with sexual addiction

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Process addictions involve behaviors that are addictive because they are

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The inability to reliably predict whether a particular behavior will be healthy or damaging is an example of

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Steve is obsessed with exercising. If he has to schedule something during the time he'd planned for his workout, he becomes totally preoccupied with how he'll fit it in that day. What symptom of addiction does this demonstrate?

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Jason works out three hours a day. Despite compliments from friends and family members regarding his strength and muscular physique, he believes that he is thin and weak. These perceptions suggest that Jason has

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Jen's parents drink a few martinis every night "to relax." Their behavior can affect Jen's alcohol use according to which theory?

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Men and women are equally likely to have gambling problems.

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People seek out addictive behaviors to temporarily alleviate personal pain.

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