Deck 13: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Question 1

John decided to quit smoking "cold turkey." He may experience nicotine cravings, irritability, anxiety, and/or depression as part of

A) withdrawal.
B) tolerance.
C) addiction.
D) adaptation.

Answer 1

withdrawal.

Question 2

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

A) Environmental cues
B) Social learning
C) Psychosocial structuring
D) Biological influence

Answer 2

Social learning

Question 3

Denise insists that she does not have a drinking problem, but her friends and family believe otherwise and have decided to do an intervention. Which symptom of addiction does this situation demonstrate?

A) Denial
B) Loss of control
C) Compulsion
D) Negative consequences

Answer 3

Denial

Question 4

Ellen bites her fingernails until they bleed. Often, she doesn't even realize she is doing it. Her nail-biting behavior would be considered a(n)

A) addiction.
B) physiological dependence.
C) involuntary reaction.
D) habit.

Question 5

Janet has four store credit cards that she charged up to their limits. To make the minimum payments, she had to take a second job, which significantly reduces the time she has available to study. What symptom of addiction does this demonstrate?

A) Denial
B) Loss of control
C) Compulsion
D) Negative consequences

Question 6

Which of the following suggests a genetic influence on addiction?

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.

Question 7

When the behavior pattern nurturing through avoidance occurs, a person

A) finds a productive, healthy way to deal with a negative situation.
B) seeks a chemical or behavior that provides the illusion of relief from a negative situation.
C) avoids people or situations that are stressful to reduce symptoms of depression or anxiety.
D) is in denial that a problem exists and withdraws from friends and family.

Question 8

Which of the following life events would be least likely to trigger addictive behaviors?

A) Divorce
B) Death of a loved one
C) Birth of a child
D) Loss of a job

Question 9

Compulsive gambling is an example of which type of addiction?

A) Substance addiction
B) Process addiction
C) Pathological addiction
D) Codependent addiction

Question 10

Shopping for longer amounts of time than intended and buying more than one needs or can afford are symptoms of

A) denial.
B) concealed buying.
C) sale shopping.
D) compulsive buying.

Question 11

Samantha has realized it takes a great deal more wine for her to feel relaxed and less stressed after work than it used to. She has developed

A) an anxiety disorder.
B) tolerance.
C) addiction.
D) withdrawal.

Question 12

Compulsive buying affects what percentage of U.S. adults?

A) Up to 5%
B) Up to 10%
C) Up to 15%
D) Up to 20%

Question 13

Withdrawal symptoms from chemical dependencies are generally

A) less dramatic than those from addictive behaviors.
B) the opposite of the effects of the substance being withdrawn.
C) more psychological than physiological.
D) limited to short-term feelings of guilt, anger, and frustration.

Question 14

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

A) addiction.
B) denial.
C) loss of control.
D) tolerance.

Question 15

The four common symptoms of addiction are

A) compulsion, negative consequences, relapse, and continued use.
B) pathological behavior, compulsion, habit, and relapse.
C) compulsion, loss of control, negative consequences, and denial.
D) compulsion, withdrawal, loss of control, and relapse.

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?

A) Denial
B) Loss of control
C) Compulsion
D) Negative consequences

Question 17

Which of the following is the best example of an addiction?

A) Compulsively clicking your pen during stressful times
B) Depleting the family savings by buying things you do not need
C) Working late for an entire week to meet a deadline
D) Having alcoholic drinks at a friend's wedding

Question 18

A sign of problem drinking would be

A) enjoying a relaxed feeling after a few drinks.
B) realizing that alcohol can induce a mood swing.
C) always fighting with your spouse after drinking.
D) social drinking every Friday night.

Question 19

The cycle of addiction begins when a person

A) seeks to escape from unpleasant feelings or situations.
B) is unable to control a behavior that has been harmless in the past.
C) deals with the negative consequences of a behavior or substance.
D) repeatedly denies that a problem exists, despite negative consequences.

Question 20

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

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.

Question 21

Persistent, compulsive dependence on a substance or behavior despite ongoing negative consequences is

A) obsession.
B) denial.
C) addiction.
D) habit.

Question 22

Signs of Internet addiction include

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.

Question 23

Many people with sexual addiction

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.

Question 24

People with multiple addictions begin recovery by

A) eliminating all addictive substances at the same time.
B) substituting the least harmful addiction for the more harmful one.
C) first recognizing that they have a problem.
D) decreasing the frequency of the addictive behavior or chemical.

Question 25

Early in her treatment program, Lily suffered profound withdrawal symptoms that required the staff of her rehab facility to enlist immediate medical supervision. This period is referred to as

A) abstinence.
B) compensation.
C) detoxification.
D) intervention.

Question 26

Louis is an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler. Approximately what percentage of people in treatment shares his problem of multiple addictions?

A) 40% to 55%
B) 50% to 65%
C) 60% to 75%
D) 70% to 85%

Question 27

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

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) an exercise habit.
C) muscle dysmorphia.
D) bulimia nervosa.

Question 28

Exercise addiction often involves

A) suffering overuse injuries.
B) forgetting about time when you exercise.
C) exercising alone.
D) looking forward to exercising.

Question 29

A person who is codependent often

A) lives in a chaotic, crisis-oriented mode.
B) spends little time serving others.
C) functions as the family decisionmaker.
D) suffers from some form of addiction themselves.

Question 30

Diane's husband is addicted to gambling. Ways that Diane can stop enabling his behavior include

A) opening a separate checking account for her own use.
B) covering his bounced checks.
C) making fewer deposits to their joint checking account.
D) paying for her husband's debts secretly.

Question 31

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

A) enablers.
B) responsible.
C) codependents.
D) dysfunctional.

Question 32

Abstinence as a part of treatment is most realistic for which of the following types of addiction?

A) Sexual
B) Work
C) Substance
D) Shopping

Question 33

Process addictions involve behaviors that are addictive because they are

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

Question 34

Although Jeff's alcoholic mother criticizes and berates him, he still lives at home with her because he believes that she needs him. Jeff is exhibiting which type of behavior?

A) Enabling
B) Controlling
C) Codependent
D) Compulsive.

Question 35

The adaptive state that occurs with addiction to a substance that results in withdrawal syndrome if the substance is withheld is

A) compulsion.
B) physiological dependence.
C) tolerance.
D) psychological dependence.

Question 36

A recovered addict who goes back to using a substance or engaging in the addictive behavior has had a(n)

A) short-term recovery.
B) relapse.
C) intervention.
D) withdrawal.

Question 37

Which of the following statements about intervention is True?

A) Individual confrontations usually work best.
B) Interventions usually go very smoothly.
C) Interventions work best if they are impromptu.
D) Interventions need to be planned and rehearsed.

Question 38

Ron and his children confront his wife about her drug problem, citing specific examples of the damage her behavior causes and encouraging her to get help. This is an example of a(n)

A) confrontation.
B) therapeutic encounter.
C) intervention.
D) interaction.

Question 39

Cleaning up the vomit from your roommate's latest episode of binge drinking is an example of

A) interdependence.
B) social responsibility.
C) enabling.
D) dysfunctionality.

Question 40

Most work addicts come from homes that were

A) safe, supportive, and permissive.
B) achievement-focused.
C) alcoholic, violent, or dysfunctional.
D) dominated by rigid religious beliefs.

Question 41

Excessive preoccupation with a behavior and an overwhelming need to perform it is

A) compulsion.
B) dependence.
C) tolerance.
D) habit.

Question 42

Which theory proposes that people learn behaviors by watching role models?

A) social learning.
B) familial modeling.
C) biopsychosocial influence.
D) environmental effect.

Question 43

Biochemical messengers in the body that bind to specific receptor sites on nerve cells are known as

A) hormones.
B) endorphins.
C) neurotransmitters.
D) neurochemicals.

Question 44

Which addiction is characterized by time urgency, perfectionism, difficulty with relationships, and the need for control, achievement, and success?

A) Sex addiction.
B) Work addiction.
C) Technology addiction.
D) Gambling addiction

Question 45

Delirium tremens is the most severe form of alcohol withdrawal.

Question 46

Someone who compulsively uses a cell phone, laptop, or other electronic device to go online to check email, play games, or for blogging or social networking is likely suffering from

A) social isolation.
B) work addiction.
C) technology overload.
D) Internet addiction.

Question 47

Compulsive gamblers show no withdrawal symptoms.

Question 48

Chemicals and behaviors have the same potential to affect mood, through a process that creates changes at the cellular level in the brain.

Question 49

A person engaging in an addictive behavior will often experience a negative mood change.

Question 50

The process of addiction begins when an individual experiences negative consequences resulting from his or her behavior.

Question 51

Alfred tries to "keep the peace" in his family by putting the needs and whims of his alcoholic parents first. This behavior is known as codependence.

Question 52

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.

Question 53

Completely refraining from an addictive substance or behavior is

A) abstinence.
B) tolerance.
C) treatment.
D) relapse.

Question 54

The inability to perceive that an addictive behavior is self-destructive is

A) compulsion.
B) obsession.
C) codependence.
D) denial.

Question 55

Low self-esteem, poor coping skills, or a tendency toward risk-taking behavior are examples of which type of factor that can make a person prone to addiction?

A) Biological
B) Psychological
C) Physiological
D) Social

Question 56

We all engage in potentially addictive behaviors to some extent.

Question 57

Friends and family members who knowingly or unknowingly protect addicts from the consequences of their behavior are

A) interventionists.
B) caregivers.
C) enablers.
D) codependents.

Question 58

Habits are repeated behaviors that usually cause negative health consequences.

Question 59

The biopsychosocial model of addiction proposes that addiction is caused by three types of influences: biological, psychological, and

A) familial.
B) environmental.
C) economic.
D) peer.

Question 60

A divorce may trigger addictive behaviors.

Question 61

In some countries where alcohol use is abundant, intoxication is unacceptable. Thus, rates of alcoholism are lower than they are in the United States.

Question 62

Men and women are equally likely to have gambling problems.

Question 63

People seek out addictive behaviors to temporarily alleviate personal pain.

Question 64

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

Question 65

Compulsive gambling and shopping frequently lead to compulsive borrowing from family, friends, and institutions.

Question 66

Intervention is a serious step to attempt to convince an addict that his or her behavior is destructive to themselves and others and that they need to get help.

Question 67

Sexual addiction only affects heterosexuals.

Question 68

Alcohol addiction and eating disorders commonly occur together in women.

Question 69

Gambling has increased among college students with the advent of online gambling and easy access to lottery tickets.

Question 70

Work addiction is found in all age groups, although it typically develops in people in their late 20s or early 30s.

Question 71

Addictive exercise can result in negative consequences similar to those that result from other types of addiction.

Question 72

Codependents are self-serving individuals who seek to control addicts and other family members.

Question 73

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

Question 74

Muscle dysmorphia is sometimes referred to as bigarexia.

Question 75

Abstinence from the addictive substance is the only ingredient necessary for an addict to recover.

Question 76

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

Question 77

Traditionally, men have been perceived as being more at risk for exercise addiction.

Question 78

Internet use and computer games do not generally interfere with academic performance among college students.

Question 79

Research has provided little support for a genetic influence for addiction.

Question 80

Sex addicts frequently experience episodes of depression and anxiety.