Alcohol Problems in Intimate Relationships Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Alcohol Problems and Your Practice An Alcohol Problems Framework DSM-IV recognizes which alcohol use disorder below: A. alcohol dependence C. both of these B. alcohol abuse D. neither of these 2. Among professionals, there is an increasing trend to distinguish between “problem drinking” and “alcoholism”. A. True B. False 3. According to the authors, risky drinking can be determined by identifying which of the following patterns: A. high-volume drinking D. all of these B. high-quantity consumption E. none of these C. any consumption within certain contexts 4. According to the authors, a low proportion of individuals, couples and families who present for therapy may be experiencing or may be at risk for alcohol problems. A. True B. False 5. Alcohol Problems: The Couple and Family Context Data cited in the guide suggests that one in every ____ children in the U.S. is exposed to alcohol abuse or dependence in their family. A. 3 C. 5 B. 4 D. 6 6. Which of the following is not a family problem stated to co-occur with alcohol problems: A. violence C. marital harmony B. economic insecurity D. infidelity 7. Screening and Problem Assessment Which of the following is not a screening instrument recommended for use: A. The 25-item MAST C. The Science Foundations Tool (SFT) B. The 4-item CAGE D. The 10-item Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) 8. Any alcohol assessment should cover all but one of the following domains: A. level and pattern of alcohol use C. dependence symptoms/problem severity B. preferences for hard liquor versus beer and wine D. consequences of alcohol use 9. The authors state that “self-reports” of frequency and quantity of alcohol use remain the most reliable indicators of consumption patterns available. A. True B. False 10. The Drinker Inventory of Consequences is a 50 item check list of adverse drinking consequences providing scores in all areas below but: A. transitional D. physical B. social E. impulsive C. intrapersonal 11. Brief Interventions: Initial Decision Making Why might you as a therapist decide to ignore or not initially address identified drinking problems in a family? A. Another severe problems such as child abuse requires immediate attention C. You fear discussion will result in termination of treatment B. Time or number of sessions of family availability may be limited D. All of the above 12. Treating alcohol problems within the family treatment or through referral requiring considering: A. The centrality of drinking to presenting family problems C. both of these B. Your own expertise and comfort level in managing drinking related problems D. neither of these 13. One reason the authors give in favor of involving children in the therapy process is that even young children are aware that alcohol is a unique, special beverage and they can link parental drinking to behavioral changes. A. True B. False 14. Which of the following is not cited by the authors as one of the major therapeutic principles to use when addressing drinking as an issue in family treatment? A. choice C. empathy B. negative reinforcement D. motivation through attention to client goals 15. Which of the following is not listed as a common pitfall unique to this family therapy context? A. Drinker becomes defensive C. Family members develop an alliance against you to avoid the alcohol issue B. Other family members have negative reactions to your empathetic responses to the drinker D. All are listed 16. Elements of Brief Interventions: When the Drinker is Present Which is not one of the major elements of the brief intervention cited by the authors? A. Feedback D. Choices B. Responsibility E. Involvement of Clergy C. Follow-up 17. One component of the sample feedback sheet is a comparison of the drinking client to everyone who drinks in the United States. A. True B. False 18. After feedback sessions, client and family reactions tend to be quite predictable with little variation. A. True B. False 19. According to the blood alcohol charts, a 160 lb. man would have to consume how many drinks to begin to significantly affect his driving skills? A. 1 C. 3 B. 2 D. 4 20. According to the blood alcohol charts, a woman would have to weigh how much before 2 drinks did not significantly affect her driving skills? A. 140 lbs. C. 240 lbs. B. 180 lbs. D. the chart doesn’t go that high 21. A comment from the therapist such as “It is your decision to do what you want to do” pertains to which major element of the brief intervention? A. Personal Responsibility C. Follow-up B. Family Involvement D. None of these 22. Elements of Brief Interventions: When the Drinker is Not Present If the drinker is unwilling to get involved in therapy, therapeutic strategies become chiefly geared at helping the family respond constructively to a family member’s alcohol problem and to motivate the drinker to change or seek treatment. A. True B. False 23. When the drinker is not present in therapy, key elements to brief interventions include: A. Assessment of family coping strategies C. Both of these B. Assessing/insuring family safely D. Neither of these 24. As a suggestion for improving family coping, the authors recommend giving specific homework assignments that involve practicing new behaviors and responses. A. True B. False 25. The authors recommend which self-help/support organization for family members affected by another’s drinking? A. Al-Anon C. Both of these B. Alateen D. Neither of these 26. Longer Term Approaches To Alcohol Problems The two major approaches to family-based treatment for alcohol problems that have been developed and tested in controlled research include: A. Alcohol-focused behavioral couples therapy C. Both of these B. Family systems approaches D. Neither of these 27. Which is not a major component of ABCT: A. Cognitive-behavioral strategies to help the drinker stop drinking and acquire coping skills C. Strategies to improve the couple’s relationship by increasing positive exchanges and communication B. Strategies to teach family to support the drinker’s change efforts and reduce D. Behavioral contracts between intimate partners to avoid the use of medications ‘protecting’ the drinker 28. In referring clients to community-based services, the first approach is stepped care, in which treatment is initiated at the most restrictive level possible for the client. A. True B. False 29. The second approach, patient-treatment matching, is articulated by the American Society of Addiction Medicine through their patient placement criteria, which specifies which of the following dimensions to consider when selecting an initial level of care? A. Medical conditions D. Potential for relapse B. Severity of dependence and withdrawal possibilities E. All of these C. Motivation to change 30. Which of the following professions provide specific certifications indicating competence or expertise in substance abuse treatment? A. Psychologists D. Psychiatrists B. Physicians E. All of these C. Mental health providers 31. What three treatment models have been studied extensively and shown fairly consistent support for being effective? A. Cognitive-behavioral therapy D. All of these B. MET (Motivational enhancement therapy) E. None of these C. Twelve-step facilitation 32. The self help group cited as being widely available, free and as having ‘a desire to stop drinking’ as its only membership requirement is: A. SMART recovery C. AA B. Women for Sobriety D. Moderation Management 33. Page A-9 of the Clinical Toolbox provides a copy of what tool? A. Steady pattern chart C. The SCID questionnaire B. Episodic occasions chart D. The DrInC scoring sheet 34. 12 oz. of beer is listed as the equivalent to 1.5 oz. of brandy on the standard drinks chart. A. True B. False Multiple Response Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question. 35. Please choose one of the options below for receiving your certificate of CEU’s. A. United States Postal Service C. Fax B. E-mail Matching Please evaluate the course by choosing one of the responses below for each question. 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