Addictions Counseling: Questions With Complete
Solutions (Guaranteed Pass!)
A key weakness of the Psychological Model is Right Ans - belief that
individuals are unable to control the reward system.
The counselor who approaches a client with the attitude of self-discovery is
influenced by which model Right Ans - Multi-causal
Cognitive-behavioral models suggest a variety of motivations and reinforcers
for taking drugs. One explanation suggests: Right Ans - escaping boredom
Which etiological theory of addictions assumes that addicts are
constitutionally predisposed to develop dependence on drugs? Right Ans -
Biological Model
Which etiological model explains addiction as a consequence of personal
choice and, individuals, who are engaging in addictive behaviors, are viewed
as being capable of making alternative choices? Right Ans - Moral Model
According to Chapter 1, what are the psychological models of addiction
etiology? Right Ans - Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
Learning Theory
Psychodynamic Theory
Personality Theory
According to the syndrome model of Addictions, there are multiple and
interacting antecedents of addiction that can be organized in at least three
primary areas. What are they? Right Ans - Shared neuro-biological
antecedents
Shared psychosocial antecedents
Shared experiences and consequences
The Learning Model is influenced by Right Ans - A. Bandura's work
The Supracultural Model is influenced by Right Ans - B.F. Bales work
The Disease Model is influenced by Right Ans - E.M. Jellinek's work
, According to Welch, if we do something wrong and we do it purposefully, self-
consciously, and in control, then it is ______. Right Ans - sin
According to Welch, if we do something that might be considered wrong, but
we do it without apparent intent or even in spite of our intent, then it is a
_________. Right Ans - disease
According to Welch, __________ is bondage to the rule of a substance, activity, or
state of mind, which then becomes the center of life, defending itself from the
truth so that even bad consequences don't bring repentance, and leading to
further estrangement from God. Right Ans - addiction
Reward Pathway Right Ans - Stimuli activate the VTA, nucleus accumbens
and prefrontal cortex to produce pleasurable sensations.
Disinhibition-based Craving Right Ans - The desire emerging from the lack
of control as a result of dysregulation of 5HT neurotransmitter system.
Tolerance Right Ans - Body becomes more efficient in processing the
mood-altering chemical and needs more of it to get the same results.
Inhibitory system Right Ans - Two highly interconnected cortical systems
(ACC and OFC) critically involved in self-regulation.
Glutamate Right Ans - The predominant excitatory neurotransmitter in the
brain which operates the learning and memory functions.
Brain Plasticity Right Ans - The brain's ability to "repair, replace, and
retrain its neural circuitry."
Metabolic Tolerance Right Ans - When the body becomes more efficient in
processing and eliminating a mood-altering substance.
Intoxication Right Ans - Liver processes ethanol as a toxin to the system
and excretes the toxins.
Adverse consequences Right Ans - The inability to stop using even after
major family, job, or integrity losses.
Solutions (Guaranteed Pass!)
A key weakness of the Psychological Model is Right Ans - belief that
individuals are unable to control the reward system.
The counselor who approaches a client with the attitude of self-discovery is
influenced by which model Right Ans - Multi-causal
Cognitive-behavioral models suggest a variety of motivations and reinforcers
for taking drugs. One explanation suggests: Right Ans - escaping boredom
Which etiological theory of addictions assumes that addicts are
constitutionally predisposed to develop dependence on drugs? Right Ans -
Biological Model
Which etiological model explains addiction as a consequence of personal
choice and, individuals, who are engaging in addictive behaviors, are viewed
as being capable of making alternative choices? Right Ans - Moral Model
According to Chapter 1, what are the psychological models of addiction
etiology? Right Ans - Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
Learning Theory
Psychodynamic Theory
Personality Theory
According to the syndrome model of Addictions, there are multiple and
interacting antecedents of addiction that can be organized in at least three
primary areas. What are they? Right Ans - Shared neuro-biological
antecedents
Shared psychosocial antecedents
Shared experiences and consequences
The Learning Model is influenced by Right Ans - A. Bandura's work
The Supracultural Model is influenced by Right Ans - B.F. Bales work
The Disease Model is influenced by Right Ans - E.M. Jellinek's work
, According to Welch, if we do something wrong and we do it purposefully, self-
consciously, and in control, then it is ______. Right Ans - sin
According to Welch, if we do something that might be considered wrong, but
we do it without apparent intent or even in spite of our intent, then it is a
_________. Right Ans - disease
According to Welch, __________ is bondage to the rule of a substance, activity, or
state of mind, which then becomes the center of life, defending itself from the
truth so that even bad consequences don't bring repentance, and leading to
further estrangement from God. Right Ans - addiction
Reward Pathway Right Ans - Stimuli activate the VTA, nucleus accumbens
and prefrontal cortex to produce pleasurable sensations.
Disinhibition-based Craving Right Ans - The desire emerging from the lack
of control as a result of dysregulation of 5HT neurotransmitter system.
Tolerance Right Ans - Body becomes more efficient in processing the
mood-altering chemical and needs more of it to get the same results.
Inhibitory system Right Ans - Two highly interconnected cortical systems
(ACC and OFC) critically involved in self-regulation.
Glutamate Right Ans - The predominant excitatory neurotransmitter in the
brain which operates the learning and memory functions.
Brain Plasticity Right Ans - The brain's ability to "repair, replace, and
retrain its neural circuitry."
Metabolic Tolerance Right Ans - When the body becomes more efficient in
processing and eliminating a mood-altering substance.
Intoxication Right Ans - Liver processes ethanol as a toxin to the system
and excretes the toxins.
Adverse consequences Right Ans - The inability to stop using even after
major family, job, or integrity losses.
