Which central nervous system area is most associated with ADHD?
a. the occipital lobe c. the occipital lobe
b. the prefrontal cortex d. the amygdala
Question 2Peggy says that since she has gotten to know George, she realizes that he has an alcoholic personality. According to the research on substance abuse what personality trait is most associated with substance use and abuse?
a. behavioral undercontrol
b. need for sameness
c. schizotypy
d. introversion
Question 3What is one difficulty in diagnosing ADHD in preschool children?
a. Co-occurrence with specific and social phobias is common.
b. Parents are more indulgent of their children's behavior before they begin school.
c. Recurrent verbal rage makes communication and assessment difficult.
d. There is great variability in the attentional skills and energy level of preschoolers.
Question 4Marlon is physically dependent on heroin. If he stops using the drug, he may ____.
a. experience withdrawal symptoms which are often severe
b. find he has very few cravings if he stops abruptly
c. have a potentially deadly withdrawal unless supervised by a doctor
d. find that Antabuse makes the withdrawal symptoms much easier to take
Question 5Which of the following has been shown to help children with ADHD?
a. giving them more freedom
b. ignoring their inappropriate behavior
c. giving more structure to their day
d. using harsh punishment for inappropriate behavior
Question 6A woman in treatment for alcoholuse disorder is allowed to consume one drink at an outing as part of her program. What is this called?
a. controlled drinking
b. regulated relapse
c. prolonged abstinence relapse
d. contingency
Question 7Jed has been diagnosed with ADHD, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type. As he matures into adulthood, ____.
a. he will most likely learn to adjust
b. he will develop close friendships with other people who have problems similar to his
c. he is likely to develop schizophrenia
d. his symptoms could be exacerbated by negative reactions from others
Question 8Risk of relapse following drug treatment is highest____.
a. when cravings occur
b. when one is feeling very positive emotional states
c. when one is under social pressure
d. several years after treatment has ended
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