PCN-100 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
According to this theory of addiction, a variety of genetically influenced factors create a
predisposition towards substance abuse. - Answers- Genetic
Addiction is defined as a primary _______ disease of brain reward, motivation, memory,
and related circuitry. - Answers- Chronic
Addiction involves continued involvement with a behavior despite adverse
consequences and attempts to stop. True of False - Answers- True
According to this theory of addiction, addictive behavior is learned and maintained by
reinforcement, such as partying and having fun with friends. - Answers- 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 ________. -
Answers- Withdrawal
The DSM-IV is the current manual used by professional counselors to diagnose
substance dependence. True or False - Answers- False
A person who needs to smoke marijuana in order to relax has a psychological
dependence on the drug. True or False - Answers- True
explain the difference between psychological dependence and physical dependence as
they relate to substance use. - Answers- 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.
The consumption of alcohol is known to cloud a person's inhibitions and have a relaxing
effect by increasing the inhibitory activity and decreasing the excitatory activity of these
two neurotransmitters? - Answers- GABA and Glutamate (Glu)
Benzodiazepines are classified as __________? - Answers- Depressants
explain the difference between substance use disorders and process addictions. -
Answers- The main difference between substance use disorders and process addictions
is that the addiction to the drug contains additional effect from the drug itself. Process
addictions are addictions that do not include brain-affecting substances. These
addictions cover porn, sex, video games, gambling, computer gaming and internet while
substance use involves alcohol and cigarettes.
, Substances are considered psychoactive when they can cross the blood-brain barrier
and create changes in the brain and, therefore, in the mind and behavior. True or False
- Answers- True
The brain's __________ system is highly associated with drug abuse - Answers-
reward
According to the ACA Code of Ethics (2014), which of the following is true:
(A) Counselors recognize the need for continuing education to acquire and maintain a
reasonable level of awareness of current scientific and professional information.
(B) Counselors maintain their competence in the skills they use, and are open to new
procedures.
(C) Counselors remain informed regarding best practices for working with diverse
populations.
(D) All of the above - Answers- (D) All of the above
describe a self-care plan to prevent or address counselor burnout and compassion
fatigue. - Answers- Burnout is being emotionally exhausted and having a decreased
sense of accomplishment. To avoid this, one must have a self-care plan. First, the
counselor must be aware of their own physical and mental health. Then, one must
maintain their competence. They then can do various activities such as having enough
sleep, spending time with family, practicing mindfulness and meditation.
Roles of an addiction counselor may include:
(A) Assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case consultation
(B) Personal and professional growth
(C) Discharge planning and client advocacy
(D) All of the above
(E) Crisis intervention and referrals - Answers- (D) All of the above
ACA endorses a Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Making as developed by
Forester, Miller, and Davis (1996) which involves a _____ -step model. - Answers- 7
provide two to three examples of a boundary crossing and two to three examples of a
boundary violation. How can an addiction counselor avoid boundary violations? -
Answers- Two examples of a boundary crossing are walking with the client outside of
the office or joining client's native rituals. Two examples of a boundary violation are self-
According to this theory of addiction, a variety of genetically influenced factors create a
predisposition towards substance abuse. - Answers- Genetic
Addiction is defined as a primary _______ disease of brain reward, motivation, memory,
and related circuitry. - Answers- Chronic
Addiction involves continued involvement with a behavior despite adverse
consequences and attempts to stop. True of False - Answers- True
According to this theory of addiction, addictive behavior is learned and maintained by
reinforcement, such as partying and having fun with friends. - Answers- 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 ________. -
Answers- Withdrawal
The DSM-IV is the current manual used by professional counselors to diagnose
substance dependence. True or False - Answers- False
A person who needs to smoke marijuana in order to relax has a psychological
dependence on the drug. True or False - Answers- True
explain the difference between psychological dependence and physical dependence as
they relate to substance use. - Answers- 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.
The consumption of alcohol is known to cloud a person's inhibitions and have a relaxing
effect by increasing the inhibitory activity and decreasing the excitatory activity of these
two neurotransmitters? - Answers- GABA and Glutamate (Glu)
Benzodiazepines are classified as __________? - Answers- Depressants
explain the difference between substance use disorders and process addictions. -
Answers- The main difference between substance use disorders and process addictions
is that the addiction to the drug contains additional effect from the drug itself. Process
addictions are addictions that do not include brain-affecting substances. These
addictions cover porn, sex, video games, gambling, computer gaming and internet while
substance use involves alcohol and cigarettes.
, Substances are considered psychoactive when they can cross the blood-brain barrier
and create changes in the brain and, therefore, in the mind and behavior. True or False
- Answers- True
The brain's __________ system is highly associated with drug abuse - Answers-
reward
According to the ACA Code of Ethics (2014), which of the following is true:
(A) Counselors recognize the need for continuing education to acquire and maintain a
reasonable level of awareness of current scientific and professional information.
(B) Counselors maintain their competence in the skills they use, and are open to new
procedures.
(C) Counselors remain informed regarding best practices for working with diverse
populations.
(D) All of the above - Answers- (D) All of the above
describe a self-care plan to prevent or address counselor burnout and compassion
fatigue. - Answers- Burnout is being emotionally exhausted and having a decreased
sense of accomplishment. To avoid this, one must have a self-care plan. First, the
counselor must be aware of their own physical and mental health. Then, one must
maintain their competence. They then can do various activities such as having enough
sleep, spending time with family, practicing mindfulness and meditation.
Roles of an addiction counselor may include:
(A) Assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case consultation
(B) Personal and professional growth
(C) Discharge planning and client advocacy
(D) All of the above
(E) Crisis intervention and referrals - Answers- (D) All of the above
ACA endorses a Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Making as developed by
Forester, Miller, and Davis (1996) which involves a _____ -step model. - Answers- 7
provide two to three examples of a boundary crossing and two to three examples of a
boundary violation. How can an addiction counselor avoid boundary violations? -
Answers- Two examples of a boundary crossing are walking with the client outside of
the office or joining client's native rituals. Two examples of a boundary violation are self-
