PCN 100 REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
According to this theory of addiction, a variety of genetically influenced factors create a
predisposition towards substance abuse. - ANS Genetic
Addiction is defined as a primary _______ disease of brain reward, motivation, memory, and
related circuitry. - ANS Chronic
Addiction involves continued involvement with a behavior despite adverse consequences and
attempts to stop. True of False - ANS True
According to this theory of addiction, addictive behavior is learned and maintained by
reinforcement, such as partying and having fun with friends. - ANS Behavioral
If a person is showing signs of physical dependence on a substance, when they do not use the
substance, they are most likely to experience symptoms of ________. - ANS Withdrawal
The DSM-IV is the current manual used by professional counselors to diagnose substance
dependence. True or False - ANS False
A person who needs to smoke marijuana in order to relax has a psychological dependence on
the drug. True or False - ANS True
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, explain the difference between psychological dependence and physical dependence as they
relate to substance use. - ANS Psychological dependence is having the perceived need to use
the addicted substance while the physical addiction is having the body unable to function
normally without the substance. For psychological addiction, there will be anxiety, discomfort
and an emotional-motivational withdrawal. Then for physical addiction, there are withdrawal
symptoms such as muscle spasms, shivers, high blood pressure, high heart rate, and
hallucinations.
According to this theory of addiction, the "Chronic Phase" of the Jellinek Curve describes
alcohol addiction as a total loss of control and the loss of a choice to drink. - ANS Disease
Explaining addiction, as the result of repetitive use of a substance as a means of coping with a
negative emotional state, represents which theory of addiction? - ANS Moral
Nicotine increases the level of the neurotransmitter _________ affecting the brain pathways
that control reward and pleasure. - ANS dopamine
Which of the following does not constitute an example of process addiction?
(A) Sex
(B) Eating
(C) Gambling
(D) Alcohol - ANS Alcohol. That is a chemical dependence addiction
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AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
According to this theory of addiction, a variety of genetically influenced factors create a
predisposition towards substance abuse. - ANS Genetic
Addiction is defined as a primary _______ disease of brain reward, motivation, memory, and
related circuitry. - ANS Chronic
Addiction involves continued involvement with a behavior despite adverse consequences and
attempts to stop. True of False - ANS True
According to this theory of addiction, addictive behavior is learned and maintained by
reinforcement, such as partying and having fun with friends. - ANS Behavioral
If a person is showing signs of physical dependence on a substance, when they do not use the
substance, they are most likely to experience symptoms of ________. - ANS Withdrawal
The DSM-IV is the current manual used by professional counselors to diagnose substance
dependence. True or False - ANS False
A person who needs to smoke marijuana in order to relax has a psychological dependence on
the drug. True or False - ANS True
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, explain the difference between psychological dependence and physical dependence as they
relate to substance use. - ANS Psychological dependence is having the perceived need to use
the addicted substance while the physical addiction is having the body unable to function
normally without the substance. For psychological addiction, there will be anxiety, discomfort
and an emotional-motivational withdrawal. Then for physical addiction, there are withdrawal
symptoms such as muscle spasms, shivers, high blood pressure, high heart rate, and
hallucinations.
According to this theory of addiction, the "Chronic Phase" of the Jellinek Curve describes
alcohol addiction as a total loss of control and the loss of a choice to drink. - ANS Disease
Explaining addiction, as the result of repetitive use of a substance as a means of coping with a
negative emotional state, represents which theory of addiction? - ANS Moral
Nicotine increases the level of the neurotransmitter _________ affecting the brain pathways
that control reward and pleasure. - ANS dopamine
Which of the following does not constitute an example of process addiction?
(A) Sex
(B) Eating
(C) Gambling
(D) Alcohol - ANS Alcohol. That is a chemical dependence addiction
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