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.

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops or reduces their use of a substance that they have become dependent on, such as nicotine in cigarettes. Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal can include cravings, irritability, anxiety, and depression. "Cold turkey" quitting involves stopping the substance abruptly, which can intensify the withdrawal symptoms.

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

Accepted Answer

According to social learning theory, individuals learn behaviors by observing and modeling behaviors of others in their social environment. Therefore, Jen's parents' behavior of drinking martinis every night can potentially influence Jen's alcohol use.

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

Accepted Answer

The situation demonstrates the symptom of denial, where Denise is in denial about having a drinking problem despite the concerns of her friends and family.

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.

Accepted Answer

Ellen's behavior is a habitual one, as it is a repeated action that she does regularly. She may not even be aware of doing it, indicating that the behavior is automatic or involuntary. However, a habit is different from an addiction or physiological dependence, which are more severe and have deeper psychological and physical roots.

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

Accepted Answer

Janet's situation demonstrates "Negative consequences," as her behavior of charging up her store credit cards to their limits has led to significant negative impacts on her life, such as having to take a second job and losing study time.

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.

Accepted Answer

Identical twins share 100% of their genes, while fraternal twins share about 50% of their genes. If identical twins are more likely than fraternal twins to have similarities in regard to alcoholism, it suggests a genetic component to the addiction, as identical twins' greater genetic similarity would be the variable accounting for their greater similarity in alcoholism risk.

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.

Accepted Answer

Nurturing through avoidance involves seeking temporary relief through substances or behaviors, rather than addressing the root cause of the negative situation.

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

Accepted Answer

While all of the listed events can potentially trigger addictive behaviors, the birth of a child is the least likely to do so. This is because the individual's focus is usually redirected towards caring for the new child, which can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Question 9

Compulsive gambling is an example of which type of addiction?
A) Substance addiction
B) Process addiction
C) Pathological addiction
D) Codependent addiction

Accepted Answer

Compulsive gambling is a process addiction, which involves addictive behaviors or processes rather than substance use. Other common examples of process addictions include sex addiction, internet addiction, and gambling 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.

Accepted Answer

Shopping for longer amounts of time than intended and buying more than one needs or can afford are characteristics of compulsive buying. Compulsive buying is a type of addictive behavior that can lead to financial problems and negative effects on a person's well-being. The other options, denial, concealed buying, and sale shopping, do not accurately describe these symptoms.

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.

Accepted Answer

Tolerance occurs when the body and brain adapt to the presence of a substance, requiring more of it to achieve the same effect. As Samantha needs more wine to feel relaxed, it suggests she has developed tolerance to its effects. However, it is important to note that continued heavy drinking could lead to addiction and 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%

Accepted Answer

Compulsive buying affects up to 5% of U.S. adults, indicating a relatively small but significant portion of the population struggles with this condition.

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.

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal symptoms from chemical dependencies are generally the opposite of the effects of the substance being withdrawn. For example, withdrawal from opioids can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which are the opposite effects of the pain relief and constipation caused by opioids.

Note: Choices A, C, and D are all incorrect. Withdrawal symptoms from chemical dependencies can be quite dramatic, both physically and psychologically. They are not 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.

Accepted Answer

Loss of control refers to the inability to predict or manage one's behavior, which can lead to unpredictable outcomes regarding whether a behavior will be healthy or damaging.

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.

Accepted Answer

The four common symptoms of addiction are compulsion to use the substance or engage in the behavior, loss of control in the amount or frequency of use, negative consequences on one's life and relationships, and denial or inability to see the problem. While relapse and withdrawal are also sometimes listed as symptoms, they are not as universal as the four listed in option C. Option A is also a common list of symptoms, but it is missing denial, which is a crucial symptom of addiction. Option B includes habit, which is not typically listed as a symptom of addiction, and is more of a learned behavior.

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

Accepted Answer

Steve's preoccupation with fitting in his workout even when something else is scheduled indicates a compulsive behavior related to his exercise addiction. Compulsion is a symptom of addiction where a person experiences an intense urge or need to engage in an activity or behavior, even when it interferes with their daily life or responsibilities. Denial, loss of control, and negative consequences could also be symptoms of addiction, but they are not as directly demonstrated in this scenario.

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

Accepted Answer

Addiction is characterized by compulsive behavior despite negative consequences. Option B involves compulsive buying behavior leading to negative consequences, which fits the criteria of addiction. Options A, C, and D do not involve negative consequences and do not meet the criteria of addiction.

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.

Accepted Answer

C is correct because consistently engaging in fights with a spouse after drinking indicates that alcohol consumption is leading to negative behavioral changes, which is a sign of problem drinking.

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.

Accepted Answer

Seeking to escape from unpleasant feelings or situations is often the initial reason why someone turns to addictive behaviors or substances. This behavior can then become a pattern as the individual continues to use the substance or engage in the behavior to continue avoiding unpleasant feelings or situations.

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.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model of addiction suggests that addiction is caused by a variety of factors operating together, including biological, psychological, and social factors. This model rejects the idea that addiction is solely caused by genetic or environmental factors alone. Therefore, B is the correct answer. A is incorrect because while hereditary factors may play a role in addiction, the biopsychosocial model suggests that it is not the sole cause. C is incorrect because genetic factors do play a role in addiction. D is partially correct because cultural expectations can contribute to addiction, but it is not the sole cause.

Quiz 13: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

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

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

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?

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)

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?

Which of the following suggests a genetic influence on addiction?

When the behavior pattern nurturing through avoidance occurs, a person

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

Compulsive gambling is an example of which type of addiction?

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

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

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

Withdrawal symptoms from chemical dependencies are generally

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

The four common symptoms of addiction are

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?

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

A sign of problem drinking would be

The cycle of addiction begins when a person

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