Which of the following is true regarding alcohol abuse and dependence?
a. The majority of clients treated for alcohol problems have a relapse episode soon after treatment is terminated.
b. Research suggests that controlled drinking is a viable treatment option for some alcoholics.
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above
Question 2Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding ethnicity and cancer?
a. The incidence of common forms of cancer varies across ethnic groups.
b. The mortality rates from common forms of cancer vary across ethnic groups.
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above
Question 3Dr. Baker is a health psychologist, and he is developing a program for the local elementary schools to deter children from taking up smoking. Based on the available research, which of the following interventions is likely to be LEAST effective for this purpose?
a. Focusing on dire health consequences, such as cancer or emphysema, that may occur after years of smoking.
b. Teaching smoking refusal skills through peer modeling and role plays.
c. Offering video recorded presentations that focus on the peer/social influences on smoking.
d. Conducting discussion groups to monitor children's attitudes toward and knowledge about smoking.
Question 4According to research on demographic characteristics of cigarette smokers, which person below is most likely to be a smoker?
a. Martina, a 25-year-old Hispanic female with a college degree
b. Jared, a 40-year-old Caucasian male with a family income of 30,000 per year
c. Sandra, a 60-year-old Asian-American female with a family income of 75,000 per year
d. Russell, a 50-year-old African-American male with a high school education
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