Question 1

Drug addiction has many effects on a family. The preoccupation with a substance continuously changes mood and performance. Usage can cause marital problems and the destruction of the family unit as a whole. Many members will deny there is a problem or attempt to cover it up out of love for the using individual. This is called:
A)Arcing
B)Cross-reaction
C)Substantive Effects
D)Enabling

Accepted Answer

Enabling behavior is common in dysfunctional relationships due to secondary gains. A person may depend upon income, focus on the other person's behavior to minimize their own, or any number of other reasons to "look the other way" with problem behaviors.

Question 2

Addiction is often described as a behavioral syndrome where drug usage dominates the individual's motivation. Normal constraints on a person's behavior lead to a self-perceived "loss of control." One defining characteristic of addiction is:
A)The ability to stop when confronted by legal consequences
B)Identification with other individuals with the same symptoms
C)Consumption of the substance in greater amounts and for longer periods than intended
D)Behavioral disruption due to the effects of the substance

Accepted Answer

A major symptom of addiction is consuming greater quantities over a period of time to get the same effects. It can also be the inability to cut down on use despite the negative consequences of such use, as well as physical effects such as blackouts and memory loss.

Quiz 4: Development

Addiction is often described as a behavioral syndrome where drug usage dominates the individual's motivation. Normal constraints on a person's behavior lead to a self-perceived "loss of control." One defining characteristic of addiction is: