PSYC 3650 Final Exam Prep 2026/2027 –
High-Yield Study Notes & Practice
Questions
elements of the disease model - correct answer-Addiction is a progressive,
chronic disease.
Addiction entails a "loss of control" over substance use.
Part of the disease is a denial of the effects substance use is having on one's life.
The disease can not be cured. It can be managed by abstaining from substance
use.
Evidence that supports the disease model - correct answer-Those with a family
history of addiction are more likely to develop addiction.
Some studies have found that identical twins are more likely to be concordant for
alcoholism than fraternal twins.
Various physiological processes (e.g., Reward Deficiency Syndrome) suggest that
some individuals carry an underlying vulnerability to develop a range of
compulsive and addictive disorders.
,Evidence that contradicts the disease model - correct answer-Remission from
SUDs without treatment is common and impacted by non-pharmacological factors
(e.g., accessibility)
There is strong evidence to suggest the people with alcohol use disorder
("alcoholics") can become moderate drinkers.
Common Treatment Goals - Substance Use Disorders - correct answer-Prevention
of Initiation of Drug or Alcohol Use
Prevention of Progression from Use to Disorder
Increase Motivation to Change Substance Use Behaviors
Abstinence or Reduction of Drug or Alcohol Use
Reduction of Related Consequences
Increase Functioning in other areas of life
Relapse Prevention
Motivation to Change - Stages of Change - correct answer-Precontemplation
Contemplation
,Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse
precontemplation - correct answer-Little or no awareness of problem
contemplation - correct answer-Considering problem but ambivalent about
change
preparation - correct answer-Beginning to make initial changes
action - correct answer-Taking active steps towards change
maintenance - correct answer-Trying to maintain behavioral changes
relapse - correct answer-return to problem behavior
University of Rhode Island Change Assessment - correct answer-1. As far as I'm
concerned, I don't have any problems that need changing.
, 2. I think I might be ready for some self-improvement.
3. I am doing something about the problems that had been bothering me.
4. It might be worthwhile to work on my problem.
5. I'm not the problem one. It doesn't make much sense for me to be here.
(URICA consists of 30 items)
motivational interviewing (MI) - correct answer-A goal-oriented, client-centered
counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping patients to explore and
resolve ambivalence.
Having more effective conversations about changing substance use
The righting reflex - correct answer-The desire to fix what seems wrong with
people and to set them promptly on a better course.
What could possibly be wrong with that?
ambivilance - correct answer-Simultaneously wanting and not wanting
something, or wanting both of two incompatible things
Change talk and sustain talk
Getting stuck in ambivalence
High-Yield Study Notes & Practice
Questions
elements of the disease model - correct answer-Addiction is a progressive,
chronic disease.
Addiction entails a "loss of control" over substance use.
Part of the disease is a denial of the effects substance use is having on one's life.
The disease can not be cured. It can be managed by abstaining from substance
use.
Evidence that supports the disease model - correct answer-Those with a family
history of addiction are more likely to develop addiction.
Some studies have found that identical twins are more likely to be concordant for
alcoholism than fraternal twins.
Various physiological processes (e.g., Reward Deficiency Syndrome) suggest that
some individuals carry an underlying vulnerability to develop a range of
compulsive and addictive disorders.
,Evidence that contradicts the disease model - correct answer-Remission from
SUDs without treatment is common and impacted by non-pharmacological factors
(e.g., accessibility)
There is strong evidence to suggest the people with alcohol use disorder
("alcoholics") can become moderate drinkers.
Common Treatment Goals - Substance Use Disorders - correct answer-Prevention
of Initiation of Drug or Alcohol Use
Prevention of Progression from Use to Disorder
Increase Motivation to Change Substance Use Behaviors
Abstinence or Reduction of Drug or Alcohol Use
Reduction of Related Consequences
Increase Functioning in other areas of life
Relapse Prevention
Motivation to Change - Stages of Change - correct answer-Precontemplation
Contemplation
,Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Relapse
precontemplation - correct answer-Little or no awareness of problem
contemplation - correct answer-Considering problem but ambivalent about
change
preparation - correct answer-Beginning to make initial changes
action - correct answer-Taking active steps towards change
maintenance - correct answer-Trying to maintain behavioral changes
relapse - correct answer-return to problem behavior
University of Rhode Island Change Assessment - correct answer-1. As far as I'm
concerned, I don't have any problems that need changing.
, 2. I think I might be ready for some self-improvement.
3. I am doing something about the problems that had been bothering me.
4. It might be worthwhile to work on my problem.
5. I'm not the problem one. It doesn't make much sense for me to be here.
(URICA consists of 30 items)
motivational interviewing (MI) - correct answer-A goal-oriented, client-centered
counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping patients to explore and
resolve ambivalence.
Having more effective conversations about changing substance use
The righting reflex - correct answer-The desire to fix what seems wrong with
people and to set them promptly on a better course.
What could possibly be wrong with that?
ambivilance - correct answer-Simultaneously wanting and not wanting
something, or wanting both of two incompatible things
Change talk and sustain talk
Getting stuck in ambivalence
