Question 1

Signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence include….

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Clients who abuse substances almost never report their use accurately because they are in denial.

Accepted Answer

Not all clients who abuse substances are in denial or report inaccurately; some may be honest about their use, while others may underreport due to stigma or fear of consequences.

Question 3

Current research suggests that effective engagement of clients who abuse substances should include….

Accepted Answer

Being flexible in developing intervention goals with the client (C) and a rational appraisal of the pro's and con's of using substances (A) are both important components of effective engagement of clients who abuse substances.

Question 4

"Roll with client resistance" is a phrase that is associated with…..

Accepted Answer

"Roll with client resistance" is a key principle of motivational interviewing, which involves accepting and working with client resistance rather than confronting it directly.

Question 5

Community reinforcement approaches might include….

Accepted Answer

Community reinforcement approaches often incorporate a variety of strategies, including job counseling, court involvement, and contingency management techniques, to support individuals in recovery and improve their quality of life.

Question 6

Psychopathy refers to…

Accepted Answer

Psychopathy is characterized by a lack of empathy and disregard for others' feelings, often described as a depraved indifference to the feelings of others.

Question 7

"Therapeutic jurisprudence" refers to…

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic jurisprudence focuses on the role of the law as a therapeutic agent, aiming to combine efforts of the criminal justice and mental health systems to alter criminal behavior positively.

Question 8

Borderline personality disorder….

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder is more commonly diagnosed in women than in men, so none of the provided options accurately describe the diagnosis pattern.

Question 9

Dialectal Behavior Therapy….

Accepted Answer

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive treatment that incorporates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Zen Buddhism techniques, and can include case management and hospitalization when necessary.

Question 10

In the case illustration, the author suggests that it might be difficult at first to
Determine the existence of a possible mood disorder or its severity because….

Accepted Answer

The long-term abuse of alcohol and other drugs can mask or mimic the symptoms of mood disorders, making it challenging to accurately determine their existence or severity.

Quiz 9: Adult Disorders: Substance Abuse and Personality Disorders