CAC Crisis Intervention and Relapse Prevention 2

Question 1

The 'abstinence violation effect' (AVE) in relapse prevention theory describes:

Accepted Answer

The cognitive and emotional reaction a person has after a lapse that increases relapse risk

Answer

AVE refers to the guilt, shame, and cognitive dissonance experienced after a lapse that can lead a person to abandon recovery efforts and continue using.

Question 2

Which tool is specifically designed to identify a client's individual high-risk relapse triggers?

Accepted Answer

The Situational Confidence Questionnaire (SCQ)

Answer

The Situational Confidence Questionnaire (SCQ) assesses a client's self-efficacy across various high-risk situations, helping identify specific relapse triggers.

Question 3

During a crisis, a counselor should use the SLAP acronym to assess suicide risk. What does the 'L' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Lethality of plan

Answer

In the SLAP assessment (Specificity, Lethality, Availability, Proximity), 'L' stands for Lethality — the potential deadliness of the planned method.

Question 4

A client who is intoxicated arrives at the clinic in crisis. What is the counselor's MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the client's safety and contact medical personnel if needed

Answer

Ensuring safety and involving medical personnel if necessary is the priority when a client arrives intoxicated, as medical complications may be present.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an emotional relapse warning sign according to the relapse prevention model?

Accepted Answer

Isolating, skipping meetings, and suppressing emotions

Answer

Emotional relapse involves behavioral signs such as isolation, poor self-care, and emotional suppression — before the person consciously thinks about using.

CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test

CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test

CAC Crisis Intervention and Relapse Prevention 2